Support for businesses - contractor business qualify under several of the criteria
February 27th 2023 Support for businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle has been announced by the government in the form of grants up to the value of $40k. "This includes those that have been impacted due to barriers Read more
PRESS RELEASE - Forestry contractors chipping in to help with Cyclone clean-up
February 26th 2023 New Zealand’s forestry contractors are mucking in to help clean up post Cyclone Gabrielle while unable to get back to work as normal. Some forestry contractors affected by Cyclone Gabrielle remain Read more
Repost - Recovery visa available to offshore workers for response projects
February 24th 2023 To assist with recovery the Government has announced the launch of the Recovery Visa (a Specific Purpose Work Visa). This short-term visa will allow employers to sponsor migrants to come to New Zeala Read more
Repost - Cyclone Gabrielle: Forestry workers’ union to discuss support plan with ministry
February 22nd 2023 The union representing forestry workers will meet with the Ministry of Social Development on Thursday to develop a support plan for the Cyclone Gabrielle recovery. First Union assistant general Read more
Repost - Government announces cyclone recovery taskforce, $50m support package, new ministerial role
February 21st 2023 Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced a $50 million support package to provide immediate relief for businesses hit by Cyclone Gabrielle, as well as the extension Read more
PRESS RELEASE - Fears for forestry contractor livelihoods following Cyclone Gabrielle
February 20th 2023 New Zealand’s forestry contractors in the Tairawhiti, Hawkes Bay, Coromandel and Northland regions are facing immense pressure and compounding challenges post-cyclone Gabrielle. Planted forest in Read more
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