Dear John --



I hope you are safe and well as we begin this Level 4 lockdown. While both disappointing and frustrating, it’s clear that decisive action is needed to prevent further community spread of this Delta strain and it is better to stamp it out now than play around with half-measures that ultimately won’t work.



In accordance with Level 4 regulations, my electorate office is closed. My staff and I will, however, be available via email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> and I encourage you to find me on Facebook <[link removed]> where I will be posting updated information as it comes to hand.



On that note, below are key information sources that may be of use to you, particularly if you own a business and employ staff.



1. General COVID-19 Information:





Unite Against COVID-19 Website: [link removed]



Alert Level 4: [link removed]



Vaccinations at Alert Level 4: [link removed]



Doing business at Alert Level 4: [link removed]



Get a COVID-19 Test: [link removed] Health advice and information: 0800 358 5453 or 64 9 358 5453



COVID-19 queries: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>



NZ COVID Tracer App Queries: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]?subject=Query%20and%2For%20feedback%20on%20the%20NZ%20COVID%20Tracer%20app>



Ministry of Health: [link removed]



Ministry of Social Development: 0800 559 009 and [link removed]



Advice for older people and their family: [link removed]





2. Financial Support for Businesses:



- The Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) allowseligible employers anywhere in the country can apply for the WSS if they expect a loss of 40 percent of revenue as a result of the Alert Level increase announced today. The WSS rates have been increased to reflect the increase in wage costs since the scheme was first used in March 2020. Businesses will be eligible for $600 per week per full-time equivalent employee, and $359 per week per part-time employee. The Wage Subsidy will be paid as a two-week lump sum. Applications open on Friday 20 August with the first payments usually available after three days. More info here: [link removed]

- A Resurgence Support Payment (RSP) is availableiffirms incur a loss of 30 percent of revenue as a result of the Alert Level increase. The RSP is worth up to $1500 plus $400 per full-time equivalent employee, up to a maximum of 50 full-time employees (so up to a total of $21,500). More info here: [link removed]



- The Leave Support Scheme (LSS) provides a two-week lump sum payment of either $585.80 per week for full-time workers, or $350 per week for part-time workers, who must self-isolate and cannot work from home. More information is available here <[link removed]>: [link removed]

- The Short-Term Absence Payment (STAP) provides a one-off (once per 30 days) $350 payment for workers who must miss work due to a COVID-19 test and cannot work from home. Further information about this payment is available here: [link removed]





If you have visited any locations of interest or have cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, call Healthline 0800 358 5453 or call your GP. They will tell you if you should get a COVID-19 test.



If you do need to visit an essential service like the supermarket or pharmacy, the latest advice is to wear a face covering and keep two metres distance from others. You can go for a walk, run, or bike ride in your local area ensuring to keep two metres from anyone who isn’t in your ‘bubble’.



We know how difficult this is for everyone and encourage you to reach out to friends, family and whānau via phone or online to check in and support one another.



Please look after yourself and your family, and don’t hesitate to contact me should you need anything.



Kind regards,







Nicola Grigg

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Selwyn Electorate - New Zealand

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