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description: "The Government’s announcement on the next stage in the COVID-19 response plan introduces a new framework of measures that will commence when 90% of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated.\n\nThe new framework has three levels: Red, Orange and Green. Each has different levels of restrictions. At all levels businesses will be able to operate, in some form, for vaccinated people.\n\nThe advice states, If a business, organisation or service does not wish to request proof of vaccine, they will have to operate with strict limits on capacity and space requirements. They may need to close in Orange and/or Red levels.\n\nFor more information on the levels visit the Covid 19 website.\n\nResurgence Support Payment doubles\n\nFrom 12 November 2021, the Resurgence Support Payment will be paid fortnightly instead of three weekly.\n\nBusinesses can receive $3000 per business plus $800 per full-time employee (FTE), up to 50 FTE (up from$1500 plus $400 per full-time employee)\nThe maximum fortnightly payment is $43,000.\nIf you are self employed, or a sole trader you can receive a payment of $3,800.\nThe eligibility criteria remains the same.\nThe Resurgence Support Payment will continue to be available to businesses anywhere in New Zealand until Auckland moves to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.\n\nWage Subsidy Scheme\n\nApplications for the fifth round of the August 2021 Wage Subsidy are now open. You can apply until 11:59pm 28 October 2021. The payment rates and eligibility criteria remain the same.\n\nAdditional support for Auckland businesses\n\nBusinesses in Auckland will be able to apply for up to $3,000 worth of advice and planning support, and then receive up to $4,000 to implement that advice. This will no longer require a matching contribution and will be delivered through the established Regional Business Partner Network.\n\nThere will also be funding available for businesses to apply for mental health support for their employees.\n\nWe are here to help\n\nIf, like so many businesses you have been adversely affected, talk to us about how we can help. As your accountant, we’ll review your financial position, assist with cashflow planning, advise you on which schemes you’re eligible for, and will help you to produce the relevant financial information that’s needed when making a loan or grant application.\n\nThe months ahead and first quarter of 2022 will be a tough time for many business owners, so reach out now and let us help you get the financial assistance and funding you need."
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## NEW COVID-19 FRAMEWORK AND BUSINESS SUPPORT Tags: [Business](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/tag/business) --- ![Balance CA](https://balanceca.nz/hubfs/kamato-1.png) [Balance CA](https://balanceca.nz/blogs/author/balance-ca) Updated: June 05, 2023 Jan 20, 2024 6:09:54 PM ---

The Government’s announcement on the next stage in the COVID-19 response plan introduces a new framework of measures that will commence when 90% of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated.

The new framework has three levels: Red, Orange and Green. Each has different levels of restrictions. At all levels businesses will be able to operate, in some form, for vaccinated people.

The advice states, *If a business, organisation or service does not wish to request proof of vaccine, they will have to operate with strict limits on capacity and space requirements. They may need to close in Orange and/or Red levels.*

For more information on the levels visit the [Covid 19 website](https://web.archive.org/web/20230127063711/https://covid19.govt.nz/alert-levels-and-updates/covid-19-protection/).

**Resurgence Support Payment doubles**

From 12 November 2021, the Resurgence Support Payment will be paid fortnightly instead of three weekly.

- Businesses can receive $3000 per business plus $800 per full-time employee (FTE), up to 50 FTE (up from$1500 plus $400 per full-time employee)
- The maximum fortnightly payment is $43,000.
- If you are self employed, or a sole trader you can receive a payment of $3,800.
- The eligibility criteria remains the same.

The Resurgence Support Payment will continue to be available to businesses anywhere in New Zealand until Auckland moves to the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.

**Wage Subsidy Scheme**

Applications for the fifth round of the August 2021 Wage Subsidy are now open. You can apply until 11:59pm 28 October 2021. The payment rates and eligibility criteria remain the same.

**Additional support for Auckland businesses**

Businesses in Auckland will be able to apply for up to $3,000 worth of advice and planning support, and then receive up to $4,000 to implement that advice. This will no longer require a matching contribution and will be delivered through the established [Regional Business Partner Network](https://web.archive.org/web/20230127063711/https://www.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz/).

There will also be funding available for businesses to apply for mental health support for their employees.

**We are here to help**

If, like so many businesses you have been adversely affected, talk to us about how we can help. As your accountant, we’ll review your financial position, assist with cashflow planning, advise you on which schemes you’re eligible for, and will help you to produce the relevant financial information that’s needed when making a loan or grant application.

The months ahead and first quarter of 2022 will be a tough time for many business owners, so reach out now and let us help you get the financial assistance and funding you need.

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