Coronavirus
Business-related coverage of the coronavirus outbreak and how it affects New Zealand.
Retail
Pubs 'won’t be the same' as govt restricts indoor gatherings
The government is working overtime with the hospitality sector to ensure they’ll be able to meet new rules banning indoor gatherings and events of more than 100 people.Health Minister David Clark today announced the extension of restrictions on mass gatherings to prevent congrega...
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Primary Sector
Foresters urged to manage harvest recovery
Forest owners need to work closely with the rest of the sector to restore production in a way that is sustainable for contracting crews and the markets logs are destined for, the Forest Industry Contractors Association says.Ports around the country have reported more stable log v...
Economy
NZ's already tepid economic growth heading for a nose dive
New Zealand's economy was already slowing in the final quarter of last year and economists warn a sharp contraction is on the horizon as they call for the Reserve Bank to act. Gross domestic product expanded 0.5 percent in the December quarter, bringing annual growth to 1.8 perce...
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Economy
Airlines still in talks with govt as first tranche of package rolled out
Airlines are still in talks with the government about how to keep their services running as more and more routes get suspended.Transport Minister Phil Twyford today announced where almost half of the $600 million aviation support package will go – largely covering government fees...
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