Photo / Mark MitchellThe Takapuna Business Association is calling for comprehensive support packages as Auckland's lingering lockdown continues to hamper businesses. Chief executive Terence Harpur says the Government and Auckland Council need to deliver support packages beyond the additional resurgence support payments announced last Friday, aimed at covering overhead costs faced by businesses such as rent. To qualify, businesses need to demonstrate a 30 per cent drop in revenue over a seven-day period. This is critical, particularly for retail, hospitality and personal services all of which face heavy restrictions for the foreseeable future. Harpur also called on the Auckland Council to temporarily relax its outdoor dining restrictions and refund a raft of compliance fees to support those small businesses.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 12, 2021 02:37 UTC