• you display your QR code in multiple locations
• your employees can stay home if they are sick
• you encourage good hygiene practices at work. 

New resurgence support for businesses 

The Government has announced additional support in a resurgence.   

A new Resurgence Support Payment is being introduced to help businesses directly affected when there’s a move to Alert Level 2 or above for a week or more.  

The final legislation to create the payment has been introduced under urgency to Parliament today so the scheme can be activated if needed. More information can be found on the COVID-19: Financial support for businesses page on the MBIE website. 

Charities and not-for-profit organisations will also be eligible.   

Meanwhile, existing support for businesses can be found here.

COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme
The COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme is available for employers, including self-employed people, to help pay their employees who need to self-isolate and can't work from home. Read more


Emergency Mobile Alert System
Emergency text messages advising of the Alert Level changes are sent out by Civil Defence using a system that doesn't rely on mobile network providers. If you didn't receive their emergency alert make earlier this week sure you visit the Civil Defence website to find out how to ensure your phone receives future notifications.


Air Chathams Schedule
If you are scheduled to be travelling to or from Auckland with Air Chathams please check the altered schedule here - www.airchathams.co.nz/travel-info/flight-status

Council Services
Information about the operation of Council services at each Alert Level can be found on the website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz.


Advice for event organisers
If you are organising a public event soon please ensure you have accessed the Make Summer Unstoppable event toolkit and follow the Government’s guidelines at COVID-19 information for event organisers | Major Events.



Stay calm, stay well and please get in touch if you need information or advice.

Kind regards, 

Leanna Hill
Acting Manager Economic Development
Tel 04 296 5486    
Mobile 027 5558 486