Tools & Resources

Regional Business Partners (RBP) are delivering a range of free webinars via ChristchurchNZ’s RBP partners Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. Webinars are available live and on-demand to support businesses navigating the impact of COVID-19.

Find the MBIE webinars and events that are best fit for your business.

Ernst & Young will discuss the latest developments on the Government’s response including the recent tax reform, what transitioning to lower alert levels means for business, privacy and commercial law considerations and much more. Join their New Zealand in recovery – planning for business post COVID-19 webinar on 24 April.

ChristchurchNZ hosted a webinar on 20 April 2020 about the COVID-19 visitor economy recovery plan and the support services available to tourism businesses. View recording of the webinar and download the presentations from ChristchurchNZ here and Prof. D Simmons here.

Please also view the Mackenzie COVID-19 visitor economy recovery plan webinar here and presentation here from ​21 April 2020.

The ChristchurchNZ Convention Bureau held a webinar for business partners on 1 May 2020 covering the action plan and support going forward for business in the COVID-19 environment. View a recording of the webinar and download the presentation.

Google tools for helping businesses through COVID-19. 

Get help creating a website

PlainsFM 96.9 - Messaging and short programmes about how to keep well and safe during the Covid-19 pandemic, in English and other languages.

Find out what key legal issues Charities in NZ should be focused on amidst these unprecedented times. 

Key things should businesses in NZ be focused on during this time.

Download the Parry Field Lawyers Covid-19 Legal Handbook.

Read how the Deed of Lease, clause 27.5 “No Access in Emergency” might apply. 

Information for if you are buying or selling a house in April.

A video (below) explaining about COVID-19 and commercial leases.

A video (below) explaining about Force Majeure in contracts and what those clauses are used for (to suspend performance of obligations). Read more about Force Majeure

A video (below) recorded Friday 27 March 2020 covering off the charity sector response to COVID-19

Advice on how companies and directors should be responding to COVID-19

Informative websites

• BDO FAQ
• Applying for the Government Wage Subsidy for COVID-19 A guide for employers on applying for the Government Wage Subsidy. 
• COVID-19: Paying your employees - key points on employers obligations to their employees and the Government Wage Subsidy.
• Guidelines on the definition of essential services . If you are unsure if your business is considered essential, email essential@mbie.govt.nz or call 0800 22 66 57 (9 am to 5 pm).
• NZTE tools for cashflow and continuity planning. 

Link to the video is here, presented by EMA, one of New Zealand's largest business associations.

• A guide for employers on applying for the Government Wage Subsidy.
• COVID-19: Paying your employees - key points on employers obligations to their employees and the Government Wage Subsidy.
• If you are unsure if your business is considered essential, email essential@mbie.govt.nz or call 0800 22 66 57 (9 am to 5 pm).
• NZTE tools for cashflow and continuity planning.