The Covid-19 coronavirus is expected to hit the world's economy hard, with the OECD saying it could halve global growth.
In response, the Government is trying to mitigate the impact on jobs and businesses.
Last night, the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finance Minister Grant Robertson met with business representatives and the Council of Trade Unions to hear their concerns, and outline the government's response.
Kirk Hope is Business New Zealand's chief executive.
