Some COVID-19 links for you
The WRRA have put together these links for you so you don’t have to go searching for them.
If you’re not sure what assistance may be available, don’t know who to contact for help, call the free government helpline on 0800 779 997 (8am–1am, 7 days a week).
For advice and support for essential businesses please contact 0800 22 66 57 (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday).
New Zealand Government
The #1 site for information is covid19.govt.nz/
Health
Health concerns, information and advice about coronavirus is available from the Ministry of Health.
https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus
Financial Assistance
Wage subsidy available to support employers affected by COVID-19
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-support.html
Tax relief and income assistance is available to people affected by the downturn in business.
https://www.ird.govt.nz/Updates/News-Folder/tax-relief-coronavirus
Business Continuity Package to assist businesses struggling due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak
https://www.ird.govt.nz/Updates/News-Folder/covid-19-business-continuity-package
Government guidance and support to the public to help you stay informed.
- workplace preparedness, getting ready for an emergency, and sick leave entitlements
- information for importers and exporters, tax obligations, travel and a number of links to key information being provided by other government agencies
- for tenants and landlords about your rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
Think you have COVID-19?
What to do if you think you have COVID-19 (PDF, 800 KB)
COVID-19 information for people coming into NZ from overseas (PDF, 1.2 MB)