Health Issues

The government’s Budget, presented by the Minister of Finance the Hon Grant Robertson on 14 May has addressed, in the words of the Minister, “a 1-in-100 year health and economic challenge” as it moves to rebuild the economy post-Covid-19.

“With the outbreak of Covid-19, New Zealand now faces a 1-in-100 year health and economic challenge. The pandemic continues to evolve, and it has already caused enormous social and economic disruption. It has required agility on the part of New Zealanders, the Government included,” said the Minister.

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Covid-19

Agriculture continues to be the mainstay of our economy

The Covid-19 virus that is sweeping the world has impacted upon us all. The repercussions will differ depending on where you live, what age you are and what you do, but it will be there nonetheless.

The economic impact of the virus remains uncertain but it will be significant. In New Zealand, the immediate effect was on the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors.

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