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COVID-19 – Managing wellbeing during Level 4 Lockdown

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Amidst all the challenges created by COVID-19, it is more important than ever for business owners and their staff to stop and recognise the importance of wellbeing during the current Alert Level 4 Lockdown in New Zealand. COVID-19 has had…

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COVID-19 – Mandatory sign-in is coming and a reminder of Alert Levels for New Zealand

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This time around, the Government response to this lockdown has been far more settled, well at least so far.  We are not seeing rules being introduced or changing by the hour as we did in late March and early April…

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Government Assistance Update – August 23, 2021

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Since our last Blog, the Level 4 lockdown for areas outside of Auckland has been extended until the end of this week and Auckland has been extended until Tuesday next week.  The Alert Levels for areas outside of Auckland will…

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COVID-19 Brief update – 19 August 2021

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Cabinet meets tomorrow to discuss the current Alert Level settings. While we wait on an update on Alert Levels, we suggest you consider the following (where applicable/relevant):  Start planning for the possibility of Level 3 trading. If you turn your mind back…

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Covid-19 returns, not again.

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Well… here we go again. The inevitable has finally happened and Covid has reared its ugly head. As you will surely be aware, at this stage the Auckland and Coromandel regions have shifted into a 7-day lockdown, with the rest…

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Update on Covid support

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New round of Wage Subsidy announced The Government has announced that Wage Subsidy is making a return for Round 4. This was signaled when the recent increase to the alert levels first occurred in the weekend. Applications will be able…

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Resurgence Support Payments – Part II

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The announcement of an increase in Covid alert levels for at least 7 days means that another round of Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) will become available next week. Claims for the past level increase (the week beginning February the 15th)…

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Resurgence Support Payments

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After the recent Auckland Community cases, the Government introduced a new mechanism to support businesses. The new scheme known as Resurgence Support Payments (“RSP”) is activated by a decision of Cabinet. Generally, this will be anytime Level 2 or higher…

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Update on recent happenings in Wellington

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Due to Government activities ceasing for last month’s election, there hasn’t been much to write in terms of updates recently.  With the recent confirmation of the election results, things have suddenly sprung back to life. Small Business Cashflow Scheme In…

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WK clients adapt to a world with COVID-19

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While COVID-19 had a negative impact on many New Zealand businesses, it has been inspiring to see many of WK clients leveraging their businesses offerings and marketing with positive outcomes.  One such business, Allan Scott Wines…

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