Before your employer stops paying you or ends your employment, they have to consult with you in good faith. This means they should look into alternatives and try to find ways to keep you earning or employed. In some cases, it might be true that your employment could have continued if the employer had taken financial support from the Government.
If you are concerned that your employer could have received Government support but did not ask for it, then you should talk to your employer or your union rep about this. You can also get in touch with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and use one of their employment support services to help you resolve the issue. The early resolution service offers a quick and informal process that can be done over the phone. The mediation service is more formal and includes an independent mediator to help you come to a resolution.