Supporting Regional Businesses through COVID-19

Regional Business Partnership funding for COVID-19 professional services support

As part of its COVID-19 business support initiative, the New Zealand Government has allocated additional funding to support businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic.  One of the specific channels the Government has selected for distributing and allocating these funds is through the Regional Business Partner Program (RBP).  

PwC are an approved RBP professional services provider and eligible businesses can access our COVID-19 workshops. Click here to view the RBP marketplace

COVID-19 Advisory Funding

The COVID-19 assistance available through the RBP program is the provision of up to $5,000 to offset professional service costs in relation to:

  • HR & Employee Relations and Legal 
  • Financial and Cashflow Management 
  • Health and Wellness 
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Marketing Strategy 
  • Digital Enablement Strategy

To be eligible, you must:

  • have undergone a brief assessment with an approved RBP Growth Advisor
  • employ up to 100 staff 
  • be registered for GST in New Zealand
  • be operating a commercial enterprise.

It is important to note that approval is not automatic, but the clear intention from the Government is to get support to businesses promptly.

Details of the RBP Program can be found on their website https://covid19.nzte.govt.nz/page/regional-business-partner-network

Provider eligibility:

PwC is an approved RBP provider and is passionate about helping our clients navigate these challenging times and thrive in the future.

Our one-to-one interactive workshops have been designed to assist businesses in understanding the different strategies and tools to manage their business finances, cashflows, digital enablement and business sustainability through and past the COVID-19 pandemic.

To find out if you are eligible for funding and learn more about PwC’s COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning workshop, please connect regionally with our PwC Partners or view our service offerings at Regional business Partners.


This content is accurate as of 23 April 2020. It is for general information purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with our professional advisors. If you wish to understand the potential implications of COVID-19 for your business, please get in touch. To find an advisor and to see more of our general guidance for businesses, please visit our COVID-19 webpage at www.pwc.co.nz/covid-19.

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