The leader of the National Party speaks to media about the party's plan for small businesses.
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Judith Collins is joined by National's Small Business spokesperson Andrew Bayly.
Earlier this week, Collins told media the government should have extended the wage subsidy for the four extra days Auckland will be under level 3 restrictions.
She said the pandemic was a particularly difficult time for businesses.
The National Party leader says extending the Covid-19 wage subsidy would have been the "kindest and most pragmatic" thing to do. Video
A strong majority of Chinese New Zealanders say they still prefer National to Labour, even though they're pretty happy with the government's Covid response.
The National Party is backpedalling after claiming the freshwater standards coming into force next week will be "gone by lunchtime" if is elected.
The Finance Minister has defended not extending the wage subsidy for the extra days of Auckland's level 3 restrictions. Audio
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