As the Delta outbreak continues to grow so too does the need to prepare New Zealand for the time in which Covid can be accommodated in the community without it bringing the economy and the health system to a halt.

Businesses, organisations and self-employed people affected by the recent increase to Alert Level 4 can now apply online for the COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment (RSP).

Businesses are alerted that 7 days after the next change in alert levels, there will be a requirement to undertake mandatory scanning or record-keeping on premises.

Workers who have children aged up to 13-years-old can access free care, so they are able to continue to provide the essential services we need during the current lockdown.