There are a number of key council, government and private sector partners available to help businesses navigate the changing economic landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Below you'll find a list of online resources and tools designed to help businesses get ready to bounce back strongly in the medium to long-term.

• Business.govt.nz (New Zealand Government) Due to the unexpectant nature of COVID, it is always best to keep up to date on your business requirements during the different levels. Please refer to the following site for updated information. 
• Work Safe Make sure you have a COVID-19 safety plan that sets out how you can operate safely. See guidance from WorkSafe.
• Regional Business Partner Network The Government has allocated additional support to the Regional Business Partner Network to help New Zealand businesses and service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Business Tools (New Zealand Government) Central resource for COVID-19 business information, from wage subsidies, cashflow, landlords and tenants through to working from home.
• Employment Relations (EMA) Outline of obligations for employers to manage the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Business Resources

• Government Financial Support
• Running a business during lockdown

Marketing

• Zeald The agency launched a $1.75m fund in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on New Zealand’s SMEs. Zeald is ready to begin production on up to 500 free websites for a number of SME industry segments.
• Google To support small business through COVID-19, Google has brought together small steps businesses can take today to keep customers informed, including tips on using digital tools to work remotely and free digital skills training.