11 Feb 2022

Covid-19: Wellington central retail down 70 percent due to protest - Retail NZ

From Morning Report, 6:47 am on 11 February 2022

Central Wellington city business is suffering this week, with people staying at home to avoid protesters camping out on the grounds of Parliament.

Retail NZ says the protest has reduced trade by at least 70 percent - at a time when businesses are already struggling with red light restrictions.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford spoke to Corin Dann.