COVID-19: Information for businesses
The government’s central resource for COVID-19 business information with updates about COVID-19 and guidance to help businesses. Here’s where you’ll find information about:
- operating at Alert Levels
- business travel across regional boundaries
- record keeping to support contact tracing
- financial support for businesses
- face coverings for staff and customers
- leases and tenancies
- exporters and importers
- working from home
- employment and work visas.
Please refer to the Ministry of Health for health-related information and covid19.govt.nz for all other information from government.
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)(external link)— Ministry of Health
Unite Against COVID-19(external link) — covid19.govt.nz
Operating at alert levels
Find out about workplace operations at COVID-19 alert levels.
Business travel and worker testing for crossing an Alert Level boundary
Information on applying for you or your staff to travel across regional boundaries, and requirements for COVID-19 tests.
Record keeping to support contact tracing
Here’s what you need to know about record keeping and how to get QR posters for your premises.
Financial support for businesses
A summary of the financial support available to help you, your business and employees in times of difficulty, to recover from the effects of COVID-19.
Face coverings requirements for workers and customers
Face coverings are required for many workers and customers. Find out the rules and obligations for businesses.
Leases and tenancies
Information for landlords and tenants of commercial and residential properties during COVID-19.
Forecast your cash flow
In times of uncertainty, understanding your financial situation is important. Use our cash flow forecaster to help stay on top of your finances.
Tailored advice for your business
Get business information and support, including COVID-19 guidance, tailored to the needs of you and your business.
Exporters and importers
Government support and advice for exporting and importing businesses affected by COVID-19.
Working from home and cyber security
Learn about how you can protect your business data and avoid cyber scams while you work from home during COVID-19. CERT NZ has guidance to help you work safely and securely.
Employment and work visas
Government guidance and advice for employers and visa holders affected by COVID-19.