12 Mar 2021

Auckland businesses could start level 1 on back foot

From Morning Report, 7:32 am on 12 March 2021

Bars and restaurants in Auckland may be starting alert level 1 on the backfoot with possibly only a few hours to prepare for a Friday night capacity crowd.

Cabinet has already made the decision but the Prime Minister won't announce it until 11:30am on Friday.

That's leaving hospitality in the lurch - not able to risk ordering lots of food and drink for a big night out - just in case level 1 is delayed.

Jordan Bond reports.