21 Oct 2021

Covid-19: Restrictions easing has little impact on consumer spending in Auckland

From Morning Report, 6:07 am on 21 October 2021

Figures from Auckland Council suggest the slight easing of Level 3 restrictions has had little impact on consumer spending in the supercity.

Businesses have told the Council they've exhausted every avenue to stay afloat, and there are projections the nine-week lockdown has cost the economy $5 billion.

Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill spoke to Corin Dann.