New Zealand may be on the cusp of relaxing its restrictions further, with Prime Minister Jacinda Arden signalling a move to Level 2 restrictions today.
While New Zealand businesses are enjoying some newfound freedom, others are breaking the rules; and the Government isn’t happy about it.
With New Zealand businesses set to enjoy relaxed COVID-19 restrictions from next week, owners are now busy coming up with plans for how to start building up revenue once again.
New Zealand may be on the cusp of relaxing at least some of its social distancing and lockdown restrictions, and the nation’s retail businesses are being urged to start preparing now.
The Government’s new $3.2b coronavirus support package contains tax breaks, business advice and commercial rental relief.
As trade for businesses operating retail, hospitality and many other sectors come to a halt amid the COVID-19 crisis, tenants rush to negotiate new rental agreements.
The New Zealand Finance Minister has revealed small to medium businesses can expect more financial support from the Government in the months ahead.
Following the release of several stimulus measures for employers and individuals, the Ardern Government has moved to amend its wages subsidy scheme to combine with leave subsidy payments.
With the announcement of wage subsidies and other support for businesses impacted by COVID-19, we asked local expert Lynley Averis, owner of AccountAgility NZ, how sole traders and freelancers can apply to receive assistance.