Consumer spending in the Timaru District jumped to more than $9 million for the first time since late March. Consumer spending in the Timaru District jumped to more than $9 million in a week for the first time since late March for the week ending May 24. "After the long period of lockdown, with no sales, every sale makes a difference to local businesses. Supplied Aoraki Development chief executive Nigel Davenport says increased spending in the Timaru District was great to see. Local businesses needed consumer support now more than ever, Davenport said.

Source: Stuff June 03, 2020 05:15 UTC