Seemingly arbitrary rules about what’s safe to do in level 3 are putting small businesses under significant strain, Retail NZ says. The industry representative group’s chief executive, Greg Harford, said retailers and other small businesses wanted to do the right thing. Stephen A'Court/Stuff Greg Harford is calling for rent relief and better clarity of rules for small businesses. Helm said rent relief would also provide small businesses a little hope as the country tried to battle Covid-19. (File photo)Harford said rent relief also remained a real and live issue for retailers facing closed doors.

Source: Stuff March 01, 2021 16:01 UTC