(File photo)As lockdown was announced, a number of Taranaki businesses started panicking – but not for the reason you might think. After hearing the Covid-19 alert level 4 announcement on Tuesday, Locals Cafe owner Robyn Lewis messaged her staff. READ MORE:* Covid-19: What's closed, what's operating and what's been cancelled in Taranaki* Covid-19: Supermarket owner urges people to only 'buy what you need' on first day of lockdown* Covid-19 NZ: Everything you need to know about level 4 lockdown“They said, ‘We’ll help out. The pair work with the Roderique Hope Trust and Gabby's Starlit Hope, and the food went to families in need in the region, and also the local children’s ward for parents. Owner Chenae Loveridge said the baked treats were gone from their Devon St West, New Plymouth, store in less than 20 minutes.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2021 07:52 UTC