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September 8 2021 COVID-19 special edition

New requirements to support contact tracing

Find out about the new mandatory record keeping rules, who's affected and what you need to do.

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Rules for different alert levels

Auckland is at Alert Level 4. The rest of the country is at Alert Level 2.

See the rules and guidelines for your alert level.

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Travelling across Alert Level boundaries

Businesses with workers needing to cross an Alert Level Boundary may apply for a Business Travel Document. Workers crossing a boundary will soon need to prove they have had a recent COVID-19 test.

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See what financial support you might be eligible for

Find up-to-date information about the financial support you might be able to apply for, including:

Resurgence Support Payment: Businesses less than six months old may now be able to apply.
Wage Subsidy Scheme: You can apply even if you're in Alert Level 2, but your business must have been affected by Alert Level 3 or 4.

See details

Take care of yourself

It's normal to feel stressed or anxious in uncertain times. We have resources and information to help you look after your mental wellbeing.

Take care

Juggling privacy and contact tracing

The Privacy Commisioner has some guidance on how to protect people's privacy when setting up a record keeping system of visitors to your business.

Privacy guidance

Got questions or need support? Call the free COVID-19 Business Helpline

All New Zealand businesses, including sole traders, can get support and advice on:

government financial support, eg Wage Subsidy Scheme, Resurgence Support Payment
what different alert levels mean for your business
business continuity
finding free or subsidised expert help, eg a business mentor or advisor.

Employers can also get specific advice on people challenges, including staffing changes, employee wellbeing, and meeting your health and safety obligations.

North Island 0800 500 362 | South Island 0800 505 096