31 October 2021. We're asking Government to move to Step 2 of the Auckland Roadmap this week, and to get stores in Auckland and the Waikato safely open.
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 Greg Harford on 027 234 2842 or email [email protected].
28 October 2021. Retail NZ commends the Education and Workforce Select Committee report recommending that the Holidays (Parent-Teacher Interview Leave) Amendment Bill does not proceed.
27 October 2021. Retail NZ is welcoming the changes announced by the Government today on rent relief support measures currently before the House of Representatives.
27 October 2021. Businesses need the proposed changes to the Property Act on commercial leases to be backdated.
26 October 2021. Most retailers will be pleased that the Government is providing more certainty to businesses.
22 October 2021. Good news, retail will be able to open at all stages of the new “Covid Protection Framework”. But we need a firm transition date.
20 October 2021. Progress Wellington welcome further detailed conversation with LGWM on how the changes will impact Golden Mile businesses.
18 October 2021. Aside from financial support, a clear commitment to dates for allowing businesses to re-open is important.
8 October 2021. The spread of Level 3 lockdowns is devastating news for Northland and Waikato retailers, and is causing huge concern for retailers around NZ.
6 October 2021. The past three months have been tough, and the outlook is not much better for retailers according to Retail NZ’s latest Retail Radar report.