Twyford considers $80m for hard-hit events sector

Twyford considers $80m for hard-hit events sector
Brent Melville
The government is considering an $80 million life line for the events sector which flat lined under covid-19 restrictions since March. The New Zealand Events Association said it will meet with Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford to iron out details of the support package, potentially to coincide with the move to alert level 1. Twyford did not respond to BusinessDesk enquiries on the subject but NZEA general manager Segolene de Fontenay said the association remained "hopeful of a positive outcome."  The NZEA, which represents abo...

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