Biggest essential workforces:According to MBIE​ data the largest essential workforce is in healthcare and social assistance, with just under 250,000​ essential workers. The second-biggest essential industry was agriculture, forestry and fishing with 150,000 essential workers. Essential services allowed to have customers on the premises:Only 14 types of essential services are allowed to have customers on their premises. JOHN BISSET/Stuff With an estimated 250,000 essential workers, healthcare and social assistance is by far the biggest workforce for essential workers. Essential workers are also permitted to travel within their region via private vehicle, taxi or ride-sharing app if it is to access their workplace or another essential service.

Source: Stuff August 18, 2021 06:56 UTC