COVID-19

For people in the Tararua District

• Manawatu-Whanganui Welfare Helpline
  If you need access to household goods and services such as food, water, clothing and bedding and are unable to make arrangements through your own support network, we can help you. Call our FREE HELPLINE 0800 725 678
  Available 7 days a week from 7am until 7pm.  

For everyone

• All of Government Helpline
  If you are not sure what help is available, call 0800 779 997. 
  Available 8am-1am, 7 days a week.
    
• Mental Health Support
  For support with grief, anxiety, distress or mental wellbeing, you can call or text 1737 – free, anytime – to talk with a trained counsellor.
  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    
• Heathline
  If you have medical concerns or are worried you might be showing symptoms, call 0800 358 5453.
    
• Non-urgent Police reports
  You can call 105 or go to 105.police.govt.nz to report non-emergencies. For emergencies, please call 111.
  Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
    
• Reporting breaches of lockdown or self-isolation
  If you need to report a breach of self-isolation, email nhccselfisolation@health.govt.nz.
  If you need to report a breach of the lockdown, go to www.police.govt.nz/105support or call 105.  
   
• Work and Income
  If you need financial assistance or support for your business or household, call 0800 559 009.

For business

• Online trading of essential goods
  If you are/would like to be trading essential goods online, you need to register your business.
   
• Essential business queries
  If you have any queries about what an essential service is and if it applies to your business sector, you can call 0800 22 66 57 or email essential@mbie.govt.nz for advice regarding your specific business.