The success of the Activate Tāmaki Makaurau programme has seen over 8000 Auckland businesses receive support since registrations opened on 1 December 2021. Due to this demand, Business Advice support is now closed for funding applications as of 4pm on 22 March 2022.

New registrations for Activate Tāmaki Makaurau Business Advice closed as of 4pm on 17 February 2022.

Activate Tāmaki Makaurau Business Advice funding was limited and not guaranteed until businesses have successfully registered on the Activate Tāmaki Makaurau portal, requested a proposal/quote from a service provider, and had their funding applications approved.

Our partners are regularly adding useful and up-to-date free tools and resources you can access right now, including webinars, business continuity plans and guides, and information on how to prepare your business digitally and operationally for Omicron. Access Activate Tāmaki Makaurau Business Community resources here.

First Steps is also available to business owners and managers feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and under pressure from the impacts of COVID-19. First Steps provides health and wellbeing support, including learning and development resources, webinars and podcasts, and also provides individualised professional support for business owners. Access First Steps here.