COVID-19 Business Assistance
The Chamber is committed to connecting our region with the latest information and support services needed to get your business, and our community through the evolving impact of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resources and Information
- Business.govt.nz – Covid-19 Information for Businesses
- Unite Against Covid-19
- Unite Against Covid-19 – Latest Updates
- Unite Against Covid-19 – Alert Levels
- Unite Against Covid-19: Financial support for businesses
- Unite Against Covid-19: Financial support tool to find out what support is available to you and your business
- Ministry of Social Development
- Inland Revenue Department
- Work & Income NZ
- Great South (Regional Business Partner)
- Great South Tourism Support Funding (September 2021)
- Emergency Management Southland
- NZTE: Advice for Exporters
- New Zealand Customs: Border controls for goods and travellers
- Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Mentemia – Mental Wellbeing For You & Your Workplace
- Covid-19 Support and Services
- Mandatory Face Masks/Coverings requirements
- Requirement for businesses to ensure scanning / record keeping
- Safe Travel
- Travelling in a Bubble
- Connected.govt.nz
- Sign up to Work and Income New Zealand updates
Financial Support for Business
- Covid-19: Financial Support for Businesses
- Wage Subsidy Scheme
- Resurgence Support Payment
- Leave Support Scheme
- Short-Term Absence Payment
- Small Business Cashflow Scheme
- Tourism Support Funding
Quick links to apply for subsidies
- Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS)
- Resurgence Support Payment (RSP)
- Leave Support Payment (LSS)
- Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP)
Alert Levels
- Unite Against Covid-19 – Alert Levels
- Know the rules of each Alert Level
- Alert Level 4 | What to do at alert level 4
- Alert Level 3 | What to do at alert level 3
- Alert Level | What to do at alert level 2
- Alert Level 1 | What to do at alert level 1
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 wellness, and meeting your health and safety obligations. North Island 0800 500 362 | South Island 0800 50 50 96
Business.govt.nz also has a full list of the financial support available to businesses through the Government, and what is and isn’t accessible at various Alert Levels. Visit their website for full details.
Above information updated 2.30pm, 14 September 2021