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COVID-19 | LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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15 july
Next steps in COVID response - RT Hon Jacinda Ardern today set out their plan in the event we have a new case of community transmission of COVID-19 in New Zealand.
New guidance for doing business online - Successfully doing business online can build sales, save time and reach new customers. Use this free new tool to learn how your business can do better business online.
Immigration NZ - Changes the Government announced last year to improve the employer-assisted temporary work visa system are coming into effect on 27 July 2020. They are also adding some occupations to the skill level exception list (Appendix 7) for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC).
14 JULY
More support rolls out for SMEs
26 JUNE
Is your business undertaking R&D and finding it challenging to fund your activities due to COVID-19? Stage 1 of applications for the R&D Loan Scheme is now open, encouraging businesses to continue their R&D programmes in the face of COVID-19 impacts.
18 JUNE
$40m for regional apprenticeships
17 june
Backing businesses to upskill New Zealand
16 JUNE
Amendments to the Overseas Investment Act have come into force in regards to the impact on overseas investors looking to invest in or purchase New Zealand businesses - Click here for further information.
15 JUNE
$60m for nationwide job creation
9 JUNE
Information on life and business at Alert Level 1
Wage Subsidy Extension threshold changed
On Friday, the Government announced a change to the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension. Employers, including sole traders, will now have to demonstrate a 40+% drop in revenue for a continuous 30 day period by comparison to the closest period last year. The previous threshold was a 50+% drop. The Wage Subsidy Extension will be available from 10 June to 1 September 2020. For more information, please see the Work and Income website.
Government loan applications extended
Government has announced a six-week extension for the Small Business Cashflow (loan) Scheme (SBC). Applications opened on 12 May 2020 and can now be submitted up to and including 24 July 2020. Click here to check your eligibility.
8 JUNE
New Zealand will be at Alert Level 1 on Tuesday 9 June
5 june
Govt extends support schemes for businesses
4 JUNE
Supporting Kiwi businesses to resolve commercial rent disputes
3 JUNE
Alert Level 1 measures - Today, Government agreed to what life at Alert Level 1 will look like for New Zealand and New Zealanders.
26 MAY
Impact of Covid on the Maori economy
25 May
Upcoming changes to gathering numbers
The Government has announced an increase to the number of people who can gather together at Alert Level 2. From 12 noon Friday 29 May, gatherings can be held with up to 100 people.
The new limit applies to gatherings at your home, events outside of home and public venues – including church services, weddings and, funerals and tangihanga. When holding a gathering, play it safe — maintain hygiene standards and meet existing record-keeping requirements for contact tracing. Community sports will also be able to operate easier, and sporting codes will be working on further guidance with Sport NZ.
Cabinet will again review the settings of Alert Level 2 on 8 June and have agreed that no later than 22 June, 4 weeks from today, they will consider a move to Alert Level 1.
New COVID-19 Income Relief Payment available from 8 June
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Read the Beehive announcement
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How to apply and who is eligible via the Work and Income website.
20 may
NZ COVID Tracer helps you protect yourself, your friends, your whānau and your community by enabling faster contact tracing.
NZ COVID Tracer is available now from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for download.
14 May
Budget 2020 via the Budget website
Download the Budget 2020 Document
Targeted extension to the Wage Subsidy Scheme
The Prime Ministers Budget Speech
Grant Robertson's Budget Speech
13 may
Marlborough District Council services at Alert Level 2
12 MAY
Click here for our latest email newsletter
11 may
Level 2 Announcement from the Prime Minister
7 MAY
ALERT LEVEL 2 INFORMATION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
NEW - Alert Level 2 restrictions announced
NEW - Alert Level 2 information via covid19.govt.nz
NEW - Safe domestic travel able to resume at Alert Level 2
NEW - Updated Detailed Alert Level Table
NEW - Updated Summary Alert Level Table
NEW - Professional sports to resume at Alert Level 2
NEW - Exercise, sport and recreation info under each Alert Level on Sport New Zealand
NEW - Workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels on business.govt.nz
6 MAY
Employment growth shows strong economy heading into COVID-19
APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing in response to COVID-19
$25 million for innovative solutions in response to COVID-19
5 May
Insolvency relief in sight for businesses affected by COVID-19
2 MAY
International cargo flights ramp up
1 may
Government boosts cashflow support for small businesses - for more information to the Inland Revenue website.
30 APRIL
Tax changes throw cash lifeline to SMEs
29 APRIL
Government considering commercial rent relief options
28 APRIL
Immigration NZ relaxing Visa conditions for essential workers
Employers in essential services can apply for certain variations of visa conditions on behalf of a visa holders. Information is available here.
Sport New Zealand
Have released information on play, active recreation and sport at Alert Levels 4 & 3. Click here to have a read.
COVID-19 leave support for workers extended
PGF projects resume at Alert Level 3
Govt in strong position to invest, support economy
26 APRIL
Guidance around what Alert Level 3 means for people over 70 and other higher-risk groups is now available on the COVID-19 website
24 APRIL
COVID-19 leave support for workers extended
23 april
Media support package delivers industry request for assistance
Level 3 rules for hunting confirmed
21 april
State of National Emergency extended
Minister gives Moving Day the green light
20 APRIL
Prime Minister’s remarks on COVID-19 alert level decision
17 APRIL
business.govt.nz Workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels
16 APRIL
Updated Detailed Alert Level Table
Updated Summary Alert Level Table
Prime Ministers announcement in regards to Alert Levels
Click here to head to the IRD website for further information on the tax changes announced yesterday. In the upcoming weeks, Inland Revenue will be drafting legislation to bring all the proposed changes into effect.
15 April
CLICK HERE to see what the Government has announced in regards to a suite of new measures to provide relief for small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. (15 April)
14 April
CLICK HERE for the Governments latest release on COVID-19 Economic Scenarios released today and CLICK HERE to download them
CLICK HERE for the Governments latest release on the further support available for Kiwis wanting to look after their mental wellbeing as a result of change and uncertainty from COVID-19.
3 APRIL
CLICK HERE for information on the changes the Government has advised to the Companies Act
3 APRIL
CLICK HERE for information on the Business Finance Guarantee Scheme for small and medium-sized businesses
1 APRIL
CLICK HERE for information on the COVID-19 and the minimum wage - this provides some guidance for employees and employers in regards to the minimum wage increase during Alert Level 4 commencing on the 1 April 2020.
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