--- title: COVID-19 EMPLOYER SUPPORT description: We understand how new this scenario is and the confusion that has arisen for some in relation to the assistance offerings from the Government. Below is a Work and Income factsheet regarding the wage subsidy and leave payments introduced by the Government. 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If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask, we are more than happy to help.    This link will take you to the application forms, and more detail: [https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-support.html#null](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129002801/https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-support.html#null)   Scroll down to the drop down “Apply for Wage Subsidy or Leave Payment” and then select for either Employers or Self Employed.   ![](https://web.archive.org/web/20230129002801im_/https://balanceca.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Screen-Shot-2020-03-26-at-10.34.55-AM-721x1024.png) ![image](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/codfina/images/image_web/Logo_1.png) ##### Balance Whanganui - [0800 480 062](tel:+640800480062) [06 348 0062](tel:+64063480062) - [whanganui@balanceca.nz](mailto:whanganui@balanceca.nz) - 10 Dublin Street, Whanganui, 4500 PO Box 670, Whanganui, 4540 ##### Balance New Plymouth - [06 769 5389](tel:+64067695389) - [newplymouth@balanceca.nz](mailto:newplymouth@balanceca.nz) - 141 Powderham Street PO Box 593, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310 ##### Balance Stratford - [06 765 6156](tel:+64067656156) - [stratford@balanceca.nz](mailto:stratford@balanceca.nz) - 199 Broadway, Stratford, 4352 PO Box 670, Stratford, 4352 Balance Official 2026. 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