Resources for you
We've pulled together relevant resources under the categories below to make it easier for you to find the right information to support your business.
Public Expression of Interest
Business Recovery
General Business
Construction
Social Enterprises
Digital and Creative
Reports
Pacific Business Capability Network
Pacific Business Trust (PBT) invites expressions of interest from eligible Pacific organisations that can provide culturally responsive, practical and outcomes-focused capability support to Pacific entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses. The priority regions for this EOI are Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and Christchurch/Canterbury. PBT intends to appoint a Network of providers across these priority regions and may use Network providers elsewhere in Aotearoa New Zealand where required.
This EOI opens on Tuesday 1 September 2026, and closes on Tuesday 15 September 2026 (5pm).
Support to help business recovery
Useful resources for business owners after recent weather events, Auckland Anniversary flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle.
Call PBT for Pacific business advice - 0800 287 7526
Join PBT CommunityTo file a complaint email complaints@pacificbusiness.co.nzGrant Information
Support for Auckland businesses - Back to Work grant for those affected adversely by the flooding in AucklandAuckland Council Emergency Relief FundInformation for businesses after an extreme weather
Finance and banking - you maybe able to get a temporary business overdraft and other relief, contact your bankLooking after your employees - employment after disastersResolving employment issues - get in touch with the Early Resolution Service - 0800 20 90 20Landlords - Tenancy Aervices advice Building inspections - if your workplace or property has been damaged by extreme weather, it may need assessment by a professionalSupport for Auckland businesses - Back to Work grant for those affected adversely by the flooding in AucklandWaka Kotahi - many roads have been affected, find out the latest roading and travel informationRegional Emergency Management Information
Northland Civil DefenceAuckland Emergency ManagementThames Coromandel District CouncilWaikato District CouncilBay of Plenty Civil DefenceTairāwhiti Civil DefenceHawke’s Bay Civil DefenceTararua District Council Facebook pageWellbeing and Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, call 111 now.Need to talk? Text or freephone 1737 anytime, 24 hours a day - get help now with a trained counsellorHeathline - general health advice and information from a registered nurse - 0800 611 116Lifeline - counselling advice and support - 0800 543 354 or Text ‘Help’ to 4357South Seas Health Care Team – 0800 31 13 31 The Fono social services includes support for Pacific families struggling with mental health issues in Auckland and NorthlandSamaritans Aotearoa NZ - confidential, non-judgemental and non-religious support 24/7 crisis help line - 0800 72 66 66First Steps NZ - access wellbeing resources, find a wellbeing professional Learn how to look after your mental health with Le Va's 'Mental Wealth' Rebuilding Wellbeing with Le Va supporting someone who maybe experiencing depression or anxiety – English, Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands languagesAll right? Getting Through - Understanding wellbeingNetsafe can help you with online safety issues like scams or anything else online - 0508 638 723Tax Support for Businesses
Connect with the IRD via your MyIR secure mail - use keyword 'flood' in the subject lineCall the IRD on dedicated phone line 0800 473 566Tax Relief for Emergency EventsTax relief for adverse events - the Inland Revenue understands people may be unable to file or pay their tax on time because of the recent severe weather events - find out moreRemoving tax penalties and interest - apply to have a penalty waivedApply for financial relief - tax support available for businesses and self-employed peopleInsurance and making a claim
Insurance Council advice on making a claim What you should do after a flood - article by Tower InsuranceBusiness & Government Organisations
Amotai - Aotearoa's Supplier Diversity IntermediaryAuckland Business AssociationsAuckland Chamber of BusinessBusiness NetworksBusiness NZBusiness Mentors NZDeloitte Pasifika Services GroupEmployers and Manufacturers AssociationEmployment NZEntrepreneur GroupsHeart of the City - Auckland's CBD business associationHospitality New ZealandIRDMaanaki Emergency Business ResourceMinistry of Business, Innovation & EmploymentMinistry for Pacific PeoplesMinistry of Social Development - Business Services includes recruitment, workforce development services, redundancy support and funding servicesNZ Chamber of Commerce NetworkNZ Companies Office - Register your businessNZ Trade & EnterprisePacific Cooperation FoundationRegional Business Partner Network - NZ Trade and EnterpriseRestaurant AssociationRetail NZ Tātaki Auckland Unlimited ResourcesWaikato Pacific Business NetworkWellington Pasifika Business Network - Facebook groupWhāriki - Auckland’s Māori Business NetworkWork & Income - Employer ServicesGet the right foundations in place for your business.
Everything you need to know to ensure the right foundations are in place for an efficient, compliant and prosperous business.
COVID-19 Information for Businesses
Unite Against COVID-19 - Government WebsiteEmployer workplace guidance from Employment NZ COVID-19 Guide for Businesses from Business.govt.nzArticles about Managing Health & Safety during COVID-19 advice from WorksafeGet a QR code for your businessFinancial Support for BusinessesStarting a Business
Starting a Company – Choosing the Right Structure Business.govt.nzIRD Smart Business GuideCheck if you can use a name for your business or brand at One CheckStarting a Business Checklist from IRDHow Much Money Do You Need to Start a Business? Funding Your BusinessBecoming a Sole TraderRegistering a Company and Reserving Your NameHow to Choose A Domain Name For Your Business by Marketing.org.nzComplete Guide to Buying .nz Domains to Start Your WebsitePlanning to do Business OnlineBuilding Your Website or Online BusinessInsuring Business ActivitiesCall PBT for Pacific business advice - 0800 287 7526
Join PBT CommunityTo file a complaint email complaints@pacificbusiness.co.nzBusiness Strategy
How to Write a Business PlanPBT Workshop: Want a Successful Business? Build an Effective StrategyIntroduction to Business StrategySelf-assessment: Strategy and Resources by Business.govt.nzTurning Strategy in ActionNZ Economic Forecasting by InfometricsFinance
PBT Workshop: Jumpstart your Business Financial KnowledgeGetting Financial Advice – Why Seek Expert HelpWhat do Investors Look For in a Business Plan article by NZ EntrepreneurFunding to drive your business growth - Learn to work with your bank by watching an Icehouse webinarDigital Marketing
PBT Workshop: Digital Marketing For Business Growth Find out how going digital can benefit your business with a free customised digital action planAdvertising to Online Customers and Self-Assessment ToolMarketing Association NZ Workshops and Courses including Digital BootcampsAccounting and Tax
How to make tax time easier by Business.govt.nzGST Workshop Videos from IRDIncome tax for businesses from IRDTax Services and Advice from DeloittePBT Workshop: Understanding Accounting and Tax in Your BusinessIRD: SeminarsWellbeing and Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, call 111 now.Need to talk? Text or freephone 1737 anytime, 24 hours a day - get help now with a trained counsellorHeathline - general health advice and information from a registered nurse - 0800 611 116Lifeline - counselling advice and support - 0800 543 354 or Text ‘Help’ to 4357South Seas Health Care Team – 0800 31 13 31 The Fono social services includes support for Pacific families struggling with mental health issues in Auckland and NorthlandSamaritans Aotearoa NZ - confidential, non-judgemental and non-religious support 24/7 crisis help line - 0800 72 66 66First Steps NZ - access wellbeing resources, find a wellbeing professional Learn how to look after your mental health with Le Va's 'Mental Wealth' Rebuilding Wellbeing with Le Va supporting someone who maybe experiencing depression or anxiety – English, Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands languagesAll right? Getting Through - Understanding wellbeingNetsafe can help you with online safety issues like scams or anything else online - 0508 638 723Storytelling
PBT Workshop: Storytelling for Business - Crafting Your Narrative and PitchThree Basic Marketing Tactics to Launch Your Startup Without Big Budgets from IcehouseFree workbook: Exploring Your Inner StoryNZ - Story How To GuidesHealth & Safety
Managing Health & Safety by WorksafeHealth & Safety Basics by Business.govt.nzQuick Reference Guide for Health & SafetyHealth & Safety Plans & ToolsHR and Employment
Learn about essential employment information - Employment NZ Free eLearning Modules for Employees and EmployersEmploying Staff Employer Obligations from IRDWorkplace Policies and Procedures to Support Employment AgreementsResolving Employment ProblemsMinistry of Social Development for Business Recruitment, Workforce Support and Redundancy SupportManage your staff's time and attendance with Timecloud - Staff management SoftwareExporting
How Exporting Works by MPIStarting Exporting Commercial Items by Customs NZExporting RequirementsNew Zealand Pacific Business Council: Promoting Two-way Trade Between NZ and the PacificRegister as a Commercial Exporter by Customs NZImporting and Exporting Laws by Business.govt.nzRegionally relevant export news in NZ - News, Info, Resources and TrainingSupply Chain
What is Supply Chain Management? Article by Oracle NZTraceability in supply chains: why it matters. Article by Sustainable Business NetworkLegislation and Legal Advice
Read and Download For Free NZ Legislation and ActsContact Your Community Law Centre for Help with a Legal IssueBusiness & Government Organisations
Amotai - Aotearoa's Supplier Diversity IntermediaryAuckland Business AssociationsAuckland Chamber of BusinessBusiness NetworksBusiness NZBusiness Mentors NZDeloitte Pasifika Services GroupEmployers and Manufacturers AssociationEmployment NZEntrepreneur GroupsHeart of the City - Auckland's CBD business associationHospitality New ZealandIRDMaanaki Emergency Business ResourceMinistry of Business, Innovation & EmploymentMinistry for Pacific PeoplesMinistry of Social Development - Business Services includes recruitment, workforce development services, redundancy support and funding servicesNZ Chamber of Commerce NetworkNZ Companies Office - Register your businessNZ Trade & EnterprisePacific Cooperation FoundationRegional Business Partner Network - NZ Trade and EnterpriseRestaurant AssociationRetail NZ Tātaki Auckland Unlimited ResourcesWaikato Pacific Business NetworkWellington Pasifika Business Network - Facebook groupWhāriki - Auckland’s Māori Business NetworkWork & Income - Employer ServicesSupport for New Zealand's construction industry
Access helpful resources, advice and tools designed to support businesses in the construction industries.
COVID-19 and Construction Sector
Building and construction sector guidanceHealth and Safety measures for all Alert Levels Employer workplace guidance from Employment NZ Prepare Pacific - Taulogologo shares key information on COVID-19 (Samoan language)Procurement and Tendering
Join Amotai (He Waka Eke Noa) for Procurement OpportunitiesFind Government Tenders on GETSView Auckland Transport Forward Work Plans Infrastructure for Upcoming ProjectsBuilding Process, Code Compliance And Consent Process
Become a Licensed Building PractitionerAccess Building Performance Website for Building Code Compliance, Consent Process and MoreLocate the latest Building Rules at Building Code HubIndustry Bodies
Master BuildersNZ Institute of BuildingNZ Certified BuildersNZ Construction Industry CouncilHealth & Safety
Acess Health & Safety Resources at Worksafe NZ (H&S Regulator)Improve Your Business Outcomes with H&S thorugh Deloitte Safety SpecialistsMonitor your H&S with Safe365 ToolZeroHarm - The Business Leaders’ Health & Safety ForumLegislation and Legal Advice
Read and Download For Free NZ Legislation and ActsContact Your Community Law Centre for Help with a Legal IssueTraining and Upskilling
PBT’s Procurement Readiness Workshop and Tendering and Pricing Workshop for ConstructionTrades Training for Pacific People at Oceania Career AcademySupport for social enterprises to thrive
Access helpful resources, advice and education, specifically aligned to support the efforts of your social enterprise.
COVID-19 Information for Enterprises and Businesses
Unite Against COVID-19 - Government WebsiteCOVID-19 Guide for Businesses from Business.govt.nzEmployer workplace guidance from Employment NZStarting a Social Enterprise
Checklist to starting a Social EnterpriseDesign the right business model for your social enterpriseTalk with one of PBT’s Business AdvisorsStarting a Company – Choosing the Right Structure Business.govt.nzRegistering your Social Enterprises as a CharityCommunity Comms for Free Expertise and SupportSocial Enterprise Support
To file a complaint email complaints@pacificbusiness.co.nzĀkina FoundationSocial Enterprise AucklandSocial Procurement
Guide and Introduction to Social Procurement from the Impact Initiative Checklist on Social Procurement ReadinessWorkshops and Courses
PBT Workshop: Developing a Strong Social Enterprise StrategyPBT Workshop: Social Enterprise Impact - Developing a Strong Funding StrategyCo.Starters@AUT 10-week programmeSocial Entrepreneurship: how to build a social enterprise online course by UdemyCommunity Comms Workshop VideosInspiration
Social Enterprise Businesses at Ākina Foundation Social Enterprise Stories at The Impact InitiativeSocial Enterprise Auckland Webinar SeriesPBT’s New Dawn Summit Facebook Page Connecting Pacific businesses and community groups in the business of doing goodJoin Global Community of Social ShiftersSocial Enterprise World ForumWellbeing and Support
If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, call 111 now.Need to talk? Text or freephone 1737 anytime, 24 hours a day - get help now with a trained counsellorHeathline - general health advice and information from a registered nurse - 0800 611 116Lifeline - counselling advice and support - 0800 543 354 or Text ‘Help’ to 4357South Seas Health Care Team – 0800 31 13 31 The Fono social services includes support for Pacific families struggling with mental health issues in Auckland and NorthlandSamaritans Aotearoa NZ - confidential, non-judgemental and non-religious support 24/7 crisis help line - 0800 72 66 66First Steps NZ - access wellbeing resources, find a wellbeing professional Learn how to look after your mental health with Le Va's 'Mental Wealth' Rebuilding Wellbeing with Le Va supporting someone who maybe experiencing depression or anxiety – English, Samoan, Tongan, Cook Islands languagesAll right? Getting Through - Understanding wellbeingNetsafe can help you with online safety issues like scams or anything else online - 0508 638 723Volunteers
Volunteering NZ resources to improve your Volunteer’s ImpactRegister your organisation on SEEK VolunteerDo Good Jobs for Purpose-Driven OrganisationsLet’s Collaborate for Social Enterprise, Charities and Community GroupsHelp Tank Connecting People Passionate with Your Social Enterprise CauseBe Collective Supporting Community Action and Social ChangeSupport for digital & creative businesses in New Zealand
Access helpful resources, advice and education designed to support businesses in the creative industries.
COVID-19 Information for Businesses
Unite Against COVID-19 - Government WebsiteEmployer workplace guidance from Employment NZ COVID-19 Guide for Businesses from Business.govt.nzArticles about Managing Health & Safety during COVID-19 advice from WorksafeGet a QR code for your businessFinancial Support for BusinessesCreating your Online Store
Building Your Website or Online BusinessBuild an Online Store Fast with ShopifyTraining and Upskilling
PBT Workshop: Digital Marketing For Business Growth Grow your Business with Facebook Marketing CoursesCourses to learn about advertising on InstagramGoogle Skillshop Free Online TrainingLearning LinkedIn Quick Tips, FAQs and Business Online CoursesLearn how to make an ecommerce website with Shopify's Free Online CoursesTwitter Training and TutorialsMarketing NZ Workshops and Online CoursesThe Complete Digital Marketing Online Course by Udemy - Master Digital Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, SEO, YouTube, Email, Facebook Marketing, Analytics & MoreSocial Media Marketing for Small BusinessesCreative
Creative New Zealand’s Tipsheets to Help Plan and Execute Your ProjectRisk Management Toolkit by Creative NZ to Support Managers, Administrators and BoardsFulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writer’s ResidencyMāori and Pasifika Creative Writing Workshop – applications openCreative NZ Funding OpportunitiesTautai Pacific Arts TrustTransparency in every detail
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