Alert Level information | Business helpline

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Hi <<First Name>>,

As you will be aware, New Zealand's COVID-19 Alert Levels have changed again. At 06:00am Sunday 28 February, Auckland moved to Alert Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2. These levels are expected to remain in place for 7 days (until 06:00am Sunday 7 March).

It is important that businesses operate safely at Alert Level 2 which means:

complying with general Alert Level 2 settings,
displaying NZ COVID Tracer app QR code posters and having alternative contact tracing systems,
maintaining hygiene measures, including physical distancing, handwashing and regularly cleaning surfaces, and
fulfilling all other health and safety obligations.

Further information including industry specific advice can be found here:
https://covid19.govt.nz/business-work-and-money/business/doing-business-at-alert-level-2

Business.govt.nz issued a special edition email on 2 March 2021. The following information is from that newsletter which you can view online here: special edition email

Financial support for businesses
There are a number of COVID-19 financial support schemes available to businesses, depending on your situation. Find out more

Looking after employees
As alert levels change, it’s important we look out for one another. Take the time to talk to your staff about what happens if they can’t come into work, leave entitlements and work from home options. Find out more

Sick? Stay home, get tested
If you, or one of your staff, have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms, stay home and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 358 5453 for advice about getting tested. Read more

Got questions or need support? Call the free COVID-19 Business Helpline
All New Zealand businesses, including sole traders, can get support and advice on:
•   government financial support, eg low-interest loans, tax relief
•   what different alert levels mean for your business
•   business continuity
•   finding free or subsidised expert help, eg a business mentor or advisor.

Employers can also get specific advice on people challenges, including staffing changes, employee wellness, and meeting your health and safety obligations.

North Island 0800 500 362 | South Island 0800 505 096

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

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