17 Feb 2021

ASB predicts bounce back in Auckland, retailers unsure

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 17 February 2021

Auckland's lockdown will cause barely a ripple to the economy if restrictions can ease at midnight on Wednesday.

That's the take of ASB bank who say any spending freeze this week can be caught up on within days.

For many businesses, with bills piling up and no money coming in, the economic optimism doesn't mean much.

Amy Williams has this report.