24 Mar 2020

Covid-19 NZ lockdown: Confusion over what shops stay open

From Checkpoint, 5:24 pm on 24 March 2020

There is still much confusion on Tuesday over whether stores like The Warehouse will remain open over the four week lockdown period.

Retail giants, hardware stores and manufacturers are all desperately seek clarification over whether they are considered "essential services".

The Warehouse said this morning it would be keeping its doors open - but the government says this might not be the case - leaving businesses in the dark with just over 24 hours to go until the lockdown period begins.

Meriana Johnsen reports.