In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing border controls around the world and share markets dive, the government has announced a $12.1 billion rescue package to help workers in self isolation and the health sector.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, economist Shamubeel Eaqub and Employers and Manufacturers Association chief executive Brett O'Reilly join Lisa Owen to discuss the details, and in Parliament Finance Minister Grant Robertson delivers his package speech.
