Resources
We’ve got the resources and information you need to manage your business through COVID-19. Check out the below.
Apply for new Wage Subsidy
Applications are now open for the new Wage Subsidy to support business through the latest alert level changes.
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 preparedness checklist
This checklist is designed to help mitigate and manage the risks associated with operating under Alert Level 3.
Assistance for Business during Alert Level 3 and 2 lockdown
The Wage Subsidy Scheme will be in place if there is an escalation to Alert Levels 3 or 4 anywhere in New Zealand, for seven days or more.
Practice Kit – Variation of Terms of Employment (Covid-19)
EMA Legal have prepared practical guidelines in this respect and a letter template based on best practice and learnings from the recent case law to assist businesses with effecting such variations in a lawful manner, so that they are prepared and do not become the next casualty in the Employment Relations Authority.
Level 3 FAQ
The answers to the questions businesses have been asking about returning to work at Alert Level 3.
COVID-19 Payroll FAQ
Answers to frequently asked Payroll questions during COVID-19 and for those receiving the wage subsidy.
BusinessNZ Immigration Webinar
BusinessNZ’s hosted a webinar COVID-19’s impact on immigration, with Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway, PwC’s Jennifer DeWalt-Harrison, Immigration NZ’s Jock Gilray and Matt Hoskin.
Access to funding
We’re an approved provider of the scheme that helps with up to $5000 for legal or consultancy services. If you’ve got 100 full time employees or less, now apply to the Covid-19 Advisory Fund.
Daily podcast
BusinessNZ is providing daily updates of news and events across the network, including from the EMA.
Business COVID-19 FAQ
The EMA is asking the government questions about how to manage COVID-19 on your behalf. Find out the answers to the questions everyone has been asking.
Essential Services list 24th March
These industries and those that support them will continue to provide the necessities of during Alert Level 4.
ExportNZ Covid-19 Update 26th March.
Update for the Export sector by ExportNZ- key information for Exporters operating during COVID-19.
Wage And Leave Subsidy Form For Employers
If you’re in doubt, fill these out! That way the Government can keep track of the assistance needed by business.
Essential Services Q&A 24th March
Your questions on essential services during Alert Level 4 answered.
Wage And Leave Subsidy Form For Self-Employed/Contractors
Holders of a work, student, or visitor visa with an expiry date of 1 April 2020 or earlier and who are unable to leave New Zealand can apply online for interim visa.
Watch wage and Subsidy Form video
Immigration issues
Holders of a work, student, or visitor visa with an expiry date of 1 April 2020 or earlier and who are unable to leave New Zealand can apply online for interim visa.
National’s support ideas sensible
BusinessNZ says National’s proposals for business support of cash grants, low-interest loans and a higher cap on depreciation would help build investment and confidence.