Sky TV, Scales and Sanford soldier on as essential businesses

Sky TV, Scales and Sanford soldier on as essential businesses
Jenny Ruth
Fishing company Sanford, apple marketer Scales and Sky Network Television have all been classed as essential services and will continue operating through the national lockdown aimed at stemming the spread of the covid-19 virus.Sky said it had reduced its on-site resources to "essential staff working under strict safety controls."This small team will ensure that New Zealanders continue to have access to news, entertainment and sports across Sky's satellite, streaming and free-to-air platforms, supported by a wider group of Sky staff working from...

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