But the small Auckland business had been hit hard by factory closures in China following the coronavirus outbreak, leaving $70,000 worth of orders in limbo. [The outbreak] will have a huge long-term impact on us, and the factory but so many other small businesses," Anderson said. SUPPLIED The small Auckland business had been hit hard by factory closures in China following the coronavirus outbreak, leaving $70,000 worth of orders in limbo. He said businesses whose customers were largely tourists reported a 14 per cent cent reduction in both foot traffic and sales in-store. But you're contributing to the economy, and it's important the Government is present and supportive of small business at this time."

Source: Stuff February 12, 2020 15:56 UTC