Earthquake recovery - business
Enterprise Allowance for Canterbury
An allowance for business people, affected by the Canterbury Earthquake and who want to restart their business.
Earthquake Employment Support Package
Earthquake Support Subsidy was a series of payments for employers to assist them to pay their employees while they dealt with the impact of the February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake.
Applications for this subsidy are now closed.
Repayments
- Earthquake Support Subsidy: Repayments For Employers and Sole Traders
If you have received an overpayment or have since received insurance payments to cover loss of wages, find out how to repay the subsidy.
Job for a Local with Training in Canterbury
Job for a Local with Training in Canterbury is a short-term programme to encourage employers to take on staff. It provides a wage subsidy for employers who take on disadvantaged Canterbury job seekers.
Other help to recruit, employ and train new staff
Childcare providers
Related links
Canterbury Business Recovery
Practical advice and information for business recovery following the Canterbury earthquake.

