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From: Warwick Hayes  
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March 2020 9:42 AM 
To: 'Stephen Ward'; Andy Matthews 
Subject: RE: Covid-19 wage subsidy 
 
Hi Stephen 
I think it is clear that the Cable Car qualifies… https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-
benefits/covid-19-support.html#null 
 
 
To qualify: 
  your business is registered and operating in New Zealand - YES 
  your employees are legally working in New Zealand - YES 
  the business has experienced a minimum 30% decline in actual or predicted revenue over 
the period of a month, when compared with the same month last year, and that decline is 
related to COVID-19 – YES, zero revenue 
  your business has taken active steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 – YES it is closed 
  you must retain the employees named in your application for the period of the subsidy. – 
YES (I presume) 
 
 
Regards  
Warwick Hayes 
Projects & CCO Manager  |  Economic & Commercial 
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From: Stephen Ward [mailto:[email address]]  
Sent: Tuesday, 31 March 2020 8:51 AM 
To: Warwick Hayes; Andy Matthews 
Subject: Covid-19 wage subsidy 
 
My understanding of the wage subsidy is that, it’s for employers who don’t have the funds to 
pay/retain staff due to loss in revenue.  Given our significant cash reserves, this would be 
difficult/impossible for us to argue.  Other CCO’s may also be in a similar position. 
 
“Before receiving a subsidy, employers must take measures to manage the implications of COVID-19 on 
their business. These measures might include, but are not limited to, talking with their banks and drawing 
on internal cash reserves” 
What are active steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19? 
A business must take active steps to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19 on their business. This 
could include: 
  drawing from your case reserves (as appropriate) 
  activating your business continuity plan 
  making an insurance claim 


  proactively engaging with your bank 
  seeking advice and support from:  
o  the Chamber of Commerce 
Sources: https://workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/covid-19/declaration-wage-subsidy.html 
 
https://workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/covid-19-support.html#null 
 
Let me know what you think. 
 
 
Ngā mihi nui 
 
Stephen Ward | Acting Chief Executive 
 
 
 
WELLINGTON CABLE CAR LIMITED 
Level 4, 276 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011, NEW ZEALAND 
Post: PO BOX 25094, Wellington 6146, NEW ZEALAND 
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EMAIL: [email address] 
WEB: www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz 
 
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