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16 March 2022

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Isolation periods for COVID-19 cases and household contacts shortened

Isolation periods for COVID-19 cases and their household contacts have dropped from 10 days to seven. See the details and how this could impact your workers.

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Applications open for new round of financial support

Applications for the second round of the COVID-19 Support Payment opened on 14 March.

To be eligible to apply you must be a viable and ongoing business or organisation and have experienced a drop in revenue of 40% or more. 

 

See full eligibility criteria

What to do if you have a COVID-19 case in your business

See what to consider if you or one of your workers test positive for COVID-19, including:

  • isolation requirements for cases and household contacts
  • accessing rapid antigen tests
  • putting your business continuity plan into action.
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Start planning: Simple steps to reduce your carbon emissions

Based on your feedback we’ve updated our Climate Action Toolbox. It’s now easier and quicker than ever to make a customised plan to start reducing your business’s carbon emissions.

 

Make your plan

Reconnecting New Zealand

Employers and the tourism sector will benefit from the Government’s decision to bring forward the reopening of New Zealand’s border to Australians, visa-waiver travellers, and existing holders of valid visitor visas as part of the Government’s reconnection plan.

 

Read the press release

Working holidaymakers

The Minister of Immigration, Kris Faafoi, says the return of working holidaymakers from this week will boost New Zealand’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by helping to fill workforce shortages and support tourism.   

 

Working holiday visa update

Minimum wage going up

The minimum wage is increasing by $1.20 on 1 April 2022.

Find the new rates, what you'll need to do if you have staff on minimum wages and how to work-out the updated cost of your employees.

 

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Digital Boost: Get started with digital learning

Want to learn how to expand your online presence but don’t know where to begin? Digital Boost's playlist tab has curated digital training content to help get you started. 

 

Start learning

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
  • support for Auckland businesses
  • what different COVID-19 Protection Framework 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

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