Useful links
There are a number of sites offering useful information:
www.covid19.govt.nz – a website dedicated solely to COVID-19 with links to all information including business, health and travel.
Business
Guidance for business at level 2 - https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-system/alert-level-2/
https://covid19.nzte.govt.nz/page/useful-tools Excellent resource for a wide range of templates and information
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus This is the most up-to-date website and is the New Zealand Government’s central resource for COVID-19 business information. Healthline team (free) is 0800 358 5453 or +64 9 358 5453.
https://www.nzte.govt.nz/coronavirus
https://www.business.govt.nz/news/coronavirus-information-for-businesses/
https://worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/work-related-health/workplace-preparedness-for-novel-coronavirus/
https://media.ird.govt.nz/articles/inland-revenue-updated-advice-to-businesses/
https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/employer-questions-and-answers.html Leave and self-isolation support which is a wage subsidy and leave payments (via Work and Income).
The COVID-19 leave and self-isolation scheme financially supports workers to self-isolate, or stay home when sick with COVID-19. Helping businesses and workers to do the right thing. The COVID-19 Leave Payment is available for people who:
- need to self-isolate
- cannot work because they are sick with COVID-19
- cannot work because they are caring for dependents who are required to self-isolate, or who are sick with COVID-19
https://covid19.govt.nz/how-were-uniting/financial-support/. For more detailed information and to apply for the financial support.
https://www.ird.govt.nz/covid19?utm_source=business.govt.nz&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=special_cv_edition
Business cash flow and tax measures, includes:
- increasing the provisional tax threshold from $2,500 to $5,000 from 2020/2021
- increasing the small asset depreciation threshold from $500 to $1,000 — and to $5,000 for the 2020/21 tax year
- allowing depreciation on commercial and industrial buildings from 2020/2021
- removing the hours test from the In-Work Tax Credit (IWTC) from 1 July 2020.
Importers and exporters:
Register your organisation here if you provide services to vulnerable Nelson groups: https://www.volunteernelson.org.nz/project-c19/
Health
A special get COVID-SAFE 'Open for business' package from Hemisphere Health.
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-health-advice-general-public/covid-19-self-isolation. The MOH website has more detailed information on self-isolation here.
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-information-hotels-and-hotel-staff. About half way down this page there is specific information for accommodation providers who are accommodating guests who are self-isolating or become infected.
Mental Health challenges allright.org.nz
Travel & Tourism
https://tia.org.nz/news-and-updates/industry-news/novel-coronavirus/ - tourism specific advice from TIA
https://worktheseasons.co.nz/hello From MSD and for employers who want to link with individuals (it’s trying to encourage redeployment options).
Social Media:
Ministry of Health alerts people of key updates and messaging specifically about COVID-19:
Facebook: @minhealthnz
Twitter: @minhealthnz
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/minhealthnz
For the latest, go the Ministry of Social Development website