Dear John 



You may already have heard that the alert level 4 lockdown has been extended for all of New Zealand until Tuesday 24 August, 11.59 pm.  



I just wanted to touch base and remind you that my team and I are working from home and available to help if you need it. Watch my video message here <[link removed]>



Please do reach out if you need any assistance or clarification of what alert level 4 means for you, your family and your business.



You can call or email us at:



- Cambridge - 07 827 5572 | [email protected]  

- South Waikato - 07 886 5554 | [email protected] 

- Taupō - 07 376 5563 | [email protected]



You can also like my Facebook page <[link removed]> or follow me on Instagram <[link removed]> where I am posting regular updates and other bits of information. 



Our parliamentary activities are continuing as an essential service and more information on our work on issues such as Three Waters <[link removed]> will be circulated shortly.



I hope you and your family are doing well. Stay safe, stay strong.



Kind regards







Hon Louise Upston

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Useful links for businesses



Business.govt.nz <[link removed]> - COVID-19: Information for businesses. 



Business Helpline <[link removed]> - If you have questions about alert levels, how to access Government business support or general resources, the helpline is free - 0800 500 362 for the North Island, or 0800 50 50 96 for the South Island.







Financial Support Tool <[link removed]> - If you are experiencing financial pressure, the financial support tool can help you find out what financial support is available whether you are an employer, are self-employed or a sole trader.







Wage Subsidy Scheme <[link removed]> - Eligible employers can apply for support if they expect a loss of 40% of revenue due to alert level increase. The payment is so that employers can keep paying staff and protect jobs. Applications open at 9 am on Friday, 20 August 2021, for two weeks.







Resurgence Support Payment <[link removed]>- Available for small businesses that experience a loss of 30 % of revenue due to alert level increase to level 2 or higher. Eligible businesses can apply to receive up to $1500 plus $400 per full-time equivalent employee, up to a maximum of 50 full-time employees. Applications will open at 8am on 24 August 2021.  











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