Hospitality, tourism and events businesses are reeling from the sudden ramping up in alert levels and the economic ripples are spreading across the country. Although Auckland will bear the brunt of its shift to Alert Level 3, the impact is spreading well beyond its boundaries as residents cancel travel plans. READ MORE:* Bar owner: Lockdown news 'heartbreaking' so soon after opening* Coronavirus: Auckland alert level 3 extension 'disappointing' for hospitality* South Auckland business association hoping for an end to lockdownAbigail Dougherty/Stuff Auckland is back into alert level 3 lockdown with workers urged to work from home, once again hitting hospitality in the CBD. MONIQUE FORD/Stuff Wellington hospitality business owner Paul Retimanu is among those struggling to adapt to the sudden change in alert levels. “About 70 per cent of the money that comes through our door is spent with other Queenstown businesses.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2021 21:57 UTC