COVID-19 SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
For advice and information on COVID-19, call the COVID-19 helpline on 0800 77 99 97
The New Zealand Government COVID-19 website has help and advice for employers:
Businesses – Unite against COVID-19
Industry advice and guidance
Seafood New Zealand has advice to help you:
COVID-19 information – Seafood New Zealand
Financial relief for your business and staff
Work and Income:
- might be able to help if you lost a job
- has support for employers.
COVID-19 supports – Work and Income
You can also call Work and Income on 0800 40 80 40
Mental wellbeing support
A free, confidential service, called FirstMate New Zealand, is available for commercial fishers, aquaculture farmers, and their whānau. It's open for calls between 7am and 10pm at 0800 23 74 38
Outside of these hours, call or text 1737. If it’s an emergency, call 111