Political leaders have lined up to tell New Zealand business how their party intends to steward this country through the economic crisis, including a plan from Labour to loosen some restrictions at the border.
Covid-19 continues to cast a shadow over the election campaign, touching every area of government and every New Zealander.
Business New Zealand held a virtual conference today, to give leaders the opportunity to spell out their plan for the coming years.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson was there, and filed this report.