We have put together the following directory of useful links to business information for local businesses. This list will be updated regularly.
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND NATIONAL SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
NZ GOVERNMENT
Official Government Website for Covid-19.
MINISTRY FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Wage subsidy and all superannuation and job seeker benefits.
WORK AND INCOME
Employer and Employee advice.
IMMIGRATION NEW ZEALAND
Advice for foreign nationals on visas in New Zealand.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Advice for New Zealanders overseas.
GOVERNMENT EPIDEMIC RESPONSE
Matters relating to the Government’s management of the COVID-19 epidemic.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Guides for professions and communities.
HEALTHLINE
For Coronavirus health advice call 0800 358 5453
MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE
Call or text 1737 any time of the day or night.
TENANCY SERVICES
COVID-19 (coronavirus) – information for landlords and tenants
EMPLOYMENT NEW ZEALAND
Workplace advisory.
WEATHER THE STORM
Helping SMEs mitigate the effect of COVID-19.
MANAAKI.IO
Answering employer HR, exporting, branding, finance, legal questions.
VOLUNTARILY
Connecting people who can volunteer time, advice, or stuff to those who need it.
WE CARE
wecare.kiwi is for people living on their own or caring for others during the pandemic.
COUNTDOWN SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
Register for Countdown’s Priority Assistance programme for vulnerable people if you can’t leave your house due to age, health or mobility issues.
DELIVEREAT – ONLINE GROCERY SHOPPING
Nationwide list of grocery and meal delivery companies open throughout Covid-19 lockdown.
SOS CAFE
A not-for-profit supporting local businesses during the pandemic.
GO WITH TOURISM
Go with Tourism is a free support service with a range of resources to assist the New Zealand hospitality and tourism workforce
WATCH
WATCH: EPIDEMIC RESPONSE COMMITTEE
Epidemic Response Committee from New Zealand Parliament on Vimeo.
*Video Supplied
MATT CHAT – APRIL 27, 2020
Matt (Tauranga Chamber of Commerce) shares his enthusiasm to step outside his apartment bubble and looks ahead to what Level 3 means for our local economy. Video supplied.
LOCAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS
TAURANGA CITY
Tauranga City Council COVID-19 update on essential services, facilities and venues.
BAY OF PLENTY CIVIL DEFENCE HOTLINE
For Bay of Plenty people struggling to get food, groceries, medication. More info on their website. Phone
0800 884 222
BAY OF PLENTY REGIONAL COUNCIL
At Alert Level 4, we will continue to operate the essential services to protect human health and our environment.
TAURANGA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Resources to assist in accessing information and support you while navigating this challenge..
PRIORITY ONE
Priority One has put a list together of useful links for the covid-19 response, business services and government links.
PRIORITY ONE
Priority One has put together an infographic to help you find relevant information.
BAYWIDE COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE
Contact your local Community Law centre for advice with employment contracts.
TOURISIM BAY OF PLENTY
To support businesses, tourism operators, visitors and individuals impacted by COVID-19
MyTauranga Digital Events
Check out what’s on at MyTauranga Digital Events for more on what’s happening online!
ROTORUA LAKES COUNCIL
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Key Links and Information
ROTORUA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Resources to assist in accessing information and support you while navigating this challenge.
EASTERN BAY -CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Keeping our business community informed and providing support where possible.
WHAKATANE
Whakatane COVID 19 Business Support & Information
