Business Support
A wide range of support is available for Karangahape Road businesses from the KBA, Auckland Council and Auckland Unlimited.
Business Support
Karangahape Road businesses are eligible for free one-on-one sessions with the following KBA & AT partners:
- Business mentoring with Business Mentors New Zealand
- Marketing Strategy with RUN
- Website knowledge & online sales with Tanker Creative
- Social media training with Easy Social Media
- Aspirational Accounting with Naked Accounting
Additional Support
Outdoor Dining Rebate : Auckland Council’s Street Trading team can provide hospitality businesses impacted by roadworks with a licence rental fee rebate for 6 months for the year. Contact the team to apply at
streettrading@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Find out more about Auckland's economy and connect with the right business contacts, resources and opportunities below.
ON GOING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Regional Business Partner Network
For New Zealand’s small-to-medium business owners, either facing challenges or those keen to grow.
The Regional Business Partner Network is a gateway that connects businesses to the right advice, people, funding and resources.
Funded by the New Zealand government, the RBP Network consists of 14 regional growth agencies throughout the country.
Website - Business Support Page
Take action to prepare your business for an emergency. If you are a small to medium-sized business or organisation and are finding it hard to make the necessary plans, this will give you all the information you need to get started.
The four steps:
Understand the risks to your business
Prepare for an emergency
Have a business continuity plan
Get involved in your community
Auckland Unlimited Business Tool Kit
Auckland Unlimited are working with key council, government and private sector partners to help Auckland businesses navigate the changing economic landscape; including resources in the following areas:
Marketing
Finance and cashflow management
Business strategy and continuity planning
1-1 Business support
Māori and Pacific business support
Health and safety
HR and people management
INDIVIDUALS & BUSINESS SECTORS
Work and Income
If your work has been effected by Covid-19, go to Work and Income for emergency benefits and income support.
For details on changes to NZ visas and employer processes, go to
immigration.gov.nz
Creative New Zealand are actively monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on the arts community, and exploring how they can offer support through this time and beyond, including funding.
Further Sector Assistance:
Not-For-Profits: COVID-19 Response Funding
Retail NZ: advice and government support
Auckland Business Chamber
Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA)
To create your Contact Tracing QR poster for your business
click here.
