JULIE WHITE: Time for a minister of hospitality

Wed, 30 Sep 2020

Dear minister,It’s been a tough year - don’t we all know it. Covid-19 has impacted us in ways we couldn’t have fathomed and brought about immense challenges for everyone. While we seem to be on the right track in overcoming the health crisis in New Zealand (once again), the economic fallout is only just unravelling. The huge toll this pandemic has had on our hospitality sector is clear – whilst it’s not completely derailed, it’s taken a pummelling. The elevated health and safety measures required at each...

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