Local and national business support for those affected by COVID-19

Whanganui and Partners  

Whanganui & Partners is the economic development agency for Whanganui. We work to deliver a thriving and resilient economy to our district. 

Please visit the Whanganui and Partners website for information for business during the COVID-19 response.  

In partnership with CEDA, Whanganui & Partners has coordinated a series of webinars to help business owners adapt to COVID-19. Register for upcoming webinars or watch archived webinars here. 

Support for businesses in Ruapehu District  

Ruapehu District Council’s Business Development and Relationship Manager, Peggy Veen, is available to provide support to businesses including assistance to get questions answered for businesses regarding government assistance available to them. Businesses and community groups can contact Peggy by phone on 0278075305 or by email at peggyv@ruapehudc.govt.nz.  

Waituhi

Waituhi is a Ruapehu based organisation servicing small to medium sized businesses in our district. 

CEDA

Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) is the Manawatu based Economic Development Agency who are hosting online webinars, business support and advisory service. 

Government information for businesses  

For information about workplace operations at alert levels, government support for businesses, tax and ACC, employment, travel and visas, health and safety, landlords and tenants, mental health and wellbeing and working from home, please go here.