Where can I get financial support?

The government is doing its best to support everyone in New Zealand during COVID-19.

Some things the government is doing include:

Giving money to some businesses so that they can pay their workers’ wages while they stay at home (wage subsidy scheme).
They are giving money to some people if they are self-employed and cannot work at home.
They are helping businesses to organise their money, bills and taxes while they are closed.

If you receive a benefit, it will carry on.

If you need help with money, you can contact Work and Income, New Zealand.

General enquiries for under 65 – Call our general enquiries team anytime between:

If you are deaf, hearing-impaired or find it hard to communicate by phone you can contact us on:

NZ Relay Help Desk Hours of Operation:
NZ Relay Help Desk services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

TTY: 0800 4 713 713
Voice: 0800 4 715 715
Fax: 0800 4 329 697

Help Desk email:

helpdesk@nzrelay.co.nz

NZ RELAY Postal Address:

NZ Relay
PO Box 106900
Auckland 1143

NZ Video Interpretation Service:

Hours of Services:

8am – 8pm -Monday – Friday
10am – 5pm – Saturday
12pm – 5pm – Sunday

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