10 February 2022. The ongoing disruption caused by the protest in Wellington must be brought to an end quickly to support retailers and business across the city.
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].
27 January 2022. Retail NZ has today released its quarterly Retail Radar report, showing that the retail sector will increase prices, supply chain impacts and dissatisfaction with the government approach to COVID-19...
23 January 2022. As New Zealand moves to Red Status tonight, Retail NZ says that the retail sector has been preparing for the arrival of Omicron, but is asking Kiwis to shop normal in the coming days and weeks.
19 January 2022. Retailers across the country are taking proactive steps to prepare for the arrival of Omicron in the community and asking Kiwis to understand that services levels may change as a result.
18 December 2021. Shop Nice is a public awareness campaign launched by Retail NZ to support retail workers in light of increasing levels of abuse, aggression and violence from the New Zealand public.
8 November 2021. Retail NZ says it good news that the Government has confirmed most retail stores in Auckland will be allowed to open from Wednesday, and that a further review will happen next week.
8 November 2021. Retailers throughout the country have come together today at the Retail NZ Summit on Violence and Anti-social behaviour in Parliament’s Grand Hall to signify their commitment to keep their employees and...
1 November 2021. Good news, Government is moving to allow retail stores in the Waikato to open from midnight tomorrow, and Auckland from next Tuesday.
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.
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.