26 June 2022. Retail NZ says that mask use by customers has fallen dramatically, and it’s time that we move forward and remove mandatory mask requirements in retail.
Category - Media Releases
We speak up for retailers in the news, on a range of key issues affecting the retail sector.
Take a look at how we’re advocating for you below. Click here to see our full archive of media releases.
For media enquires please contact Carolyn Young on 021 449 452 or email [email protected].
22 June 2022. Retail NZ has today highlighted the key impacts of the proposed Fair Pay Agreement Bill in an appearance before Select Committee.
21 June 2022. Retail NZ releases 2022 Wages Guide.
26 May 2022. Retail NZ welcomes further government support to combat Retail Crime.
8 May 2022. Retail NZ welcomes the pre-budget law and order announcement.
13 April 2022. Retail NZ says that the new rules around mask wearing make no sense.
7 April 2022. The latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report of the retail sector shows that the widespread emergence of Omicron in the community has seen retailers miss targets, dissatisfaction with the Government’s response...
29 March 2022. The Fair Pay Agreement Act announced today will drive up consumer costs if implemented.
23 March 2022. Retail NZ has welcomed news that vaccine passes and QR code scanning will no longer be required in cafés and close personal services like hairdressers and beauty services from but says that the Government...
16 February 2022. Sales, foot traffic and confidence has taken a dive in the retail sector, with the sector requesting urgent Government support.






