COVID 19 Information Resources
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
Since then, cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) have been confirmed in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health advises that, with continued vigilance, the chance of a widespread outbreak is low. To help respond to COVID-19, the New Zealand Government has now put in place an alert system.
Official statement from our parent company - UP Education can be found here https://www.up.education/news/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/
The following are useful sources of information from the government to find the latest updates on COVID-19.
COVID-19
NZ COVID Map
RNZ Timeline
The Ministry of Health COVID-19 webpage.
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service COVID-19 webpage.
The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 site.
ChristchurchNZ (the city’s sustainable economic development/ profile agency) has also compiled the following information;
Below are the links gathered from COVID-19: Economic Response Package
Work and Income's employer support
https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-support.html
COVID-19 leave and self-isolation support
Overview: Workers and businesses have responsibilities to prevent the spread of COVID19.
The purpose of the COVID-19 leave and self-isolation scheme is to support workers financially to self-isolate, or while ill with COVID-19, where this is required so that all businesses and workers can do the right thing.
Employer application form
Self employed/contractor form
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy
Overview: Wage subsidies will be available for all employers that are significantly impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to retain employees as a result. The scheme will be open to sole traders and the self-employed as well as firms. Wage subsidy COVID-19 Payment Scheme
Business cashflow and tax measures
Reintroducing depreciation on commercial and industrial buildings
Overview: Depreciation deductions will be reintroduced for new and existing industrial and commercial buildings, including hotels and motels. This will help support businesses with cashflow in the near-term and assist with the broader economic recovery by stimulating business investment in new and existing buildings. Business Cashflow and Tax Measures
COVID-19 leave and self-isolation support
Overview: Workers and businesses have responsibilities to prevent the spread of COVID19.
The purpose of the COVID-19 leave and self-isolation scheme is to support workers financially to self-isolate, or while ill with COVID-19, where this is required so that all businesses and workers can do the right thing.
Employer application form
Self employed/contractor form
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy
Overview: Wage subsidies will be available for all employers that are significantly impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to retain employees as a result. The scheme will be open to sole traders and the self-employed as well as firms. Wage subsidy COVID-19 Payment Scheme
Business cashflow and tax measures
Reintroducing depreciation on commercial and industrial buildings
Overview: Depreciation deductions will be reintroduced for new and existing industrial and commercial buildings, including hotels and motels. This will help support businesses with cashflow in the near-term and assist with the broader economic recovery by stimulating business investment in new and existing buildings. Business Cashflow and Tax Measures
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