Business continuity amid COVID-19

We’ve got the resources and information you need to manage your business through the ever-present risk of COVID-19, including latest updates and support to help you stay on track.

EMA Website

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Business Helpline

0800 500 362 (North Island)
0800 50 50 96 (South Island)

Official COVID-19 Site

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This is the EMA’s dedicated COVID-19 site, which links through to our existing website where you can access all the services you usually would. Our AdviceLine is there to help, and they can put you in touch with our Legal Team and Employment Relations, Human Resources and Health and Safety consultants. Much of our learning and many of our conferences and events are still being offered but as webinars, in online classrooms and through e-learning.
If you’re looking for other ways to exchange ideas and share knowledge with your peers to help with business continuity please join our EMA Facebook and LinkedIn group, as well as our NZ Business Regeneration Group.

Latest News:

Some on red and others on orange light

Northland, Auckland, parts of the Bay of Plenty and other regions will move to red in the traffic light system from midnight this Thursday, while other North Island regions and the South Island will go directly to orange.

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Government to provide businesses with the tools to vaccinate their workforce

To safely transition to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework from 3 December, the Government will provide a simplified vaccination assessment tool for use from mid-December to help employers decide if their staff require vaccination for different types of work.

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Government supports use of Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) for businesses

The Government have adopted a revised testing strategy to minimise and protect New Zealanders from COVID-19 under the new Protection Framework. This new phase enables businesses to use RATs in the workplace and source testing kits from approved suppliers.

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Welcome to our COVID-19 Dashboard

This dashboard aims to provide essential links to COVID related resources and government sites so you can access the information you need quickly and easily.

Make a Plan

A Business Continuity Plan ensures your business can continue through disruptions like COVID-19 lockdown.

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At home

Caring for yourself and others to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and recognising symptoms.

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At work

Strategies for protecting your workplace and reducing the spread of COVID-19 including for essential services.

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Employment

Guides and procedures for managing staff during periods of lockdown and information on Government assistance packages.

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Mental Health​​

The global pandemic has affected people personally and as employers/employee and there is now a recognition of how important mental wellbeing is.

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Customers / suppliers

If there is an ongoing disruption to your businesses due to COVID-19 spreads, here are some resources to assist.

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Exports/ Imports

Exporters and importers continue to experience disruptions due to COVID-19, and we provide useful links and guidance.

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Technology

Resources for businesses looking to support staff working from home.

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Tax / money

If you are having difficulties managing your normal tax obligations, there are a range options available to assist.

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