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South Canterbury COVID-19 Support Team Business Assistance
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is the official South Canterbury Covid-19 Response Team for business advice and funding support.
This page brings together information relating to COVID-19, how it may affect your business and how you can stay up to date as new information becomes available.
CONTACT THE SOUTH CANTERBURY CHAMBER: +64 3 687 2733 or email your contact details to: enquiries@scchamber.org.nz
COVID-19 Updates and Resources:
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COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) New Zealand moves to the Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic lights, on 3rd December 2021. Learn about the Framework, Vaccine certificates, key dates and updates as they occur
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What the Framework levels mean for business guidance for different industry sectors to help navigate Red, Orange and Green traffic light levels
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IRD - Traffic light transition payment and Resurgence Support Payment change
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NZ Pass Verifier is a free Ministry of Health app for businesses and organisations to scan and verify their customers’ My Vaccine Pass
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COVID-19: Information for Businesses – the government’s central resource for COVID-19 business information and resources
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Official COVID-19 website this government website has everything in one place – current Alert Levels, business and personal guidance, and resources
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Ministry of Health this section provides the latest updates, information and advice on COVID-19, including in various languages & formats
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Workplace Change & Restructuring Latest policies and processes for Employers who want to make a change in their workplace affecting structure and people’s roles. Steps in the change process
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Worksafe Business Risk Assessment COVID-19 guidance around what work requires a vaccinated employee and WorkSafe’s enforcement approach
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Export Advice NZTE and other government agencies are continuing to provide a range of support to exporters
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Immigration NZ COVID-19 Guidance
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Immigration NZ 2021 Resident Visa phase 1 opens 1st Dec 2021, phase 2 on 1st March 2022 – details, application process and helpful video
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Immigration NZ Visa extensions Working Holiday Visas that are expiring between 21st Dec 2021 and 30 June 2022 have been extended a further six months
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Leases & Tenancies information for landlords and tenants of commercial and residential properties during COVID-19
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Connected MSD site – connecting New Zealanders to Employment, Education and Training
Please contact us at the SC Chamber of Commerce for any further advice.
Regional Business Partner Programme
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is the pathway to, and administrator of the government funded Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) for South Canterbury businesses. We're here to support your business recovery and growth.
The Regional Business Partner Network is a gateway that connects you to the right advice, people and resources.
Business Mentors New Zealand
Accessing the help of a business mentor is a great way to get ongoing support as you work through the challenges of COVID-19. Mentors can provide ears and eyes across your business, to help steer you in the right direction and provide a valuable sounding board in tough times (read more).
We can facilitate direct introductions or you can register on the BMNZ website. ($295 for 12 months).
For more information please contact Fiona Stevens on 03 687 2733 or email fiona@scchamber.org.nz
Free business support webinars available on demand HERE
Promote your business on the South Canterbury Market Place www.southcanterbury.org.nz regional website.
