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COVID-19 | LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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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