Congratulations to the consortium of big businesses trying to import rapid surveillance antigen tests to manage
workplace health and safety, just as tens of thousands of SMEs up and down New Zealand want to do, says Auckland
Business Chamber CEO.
“These rapid, non-invasive tests are critical to keep businesses open and workers, customers and consumers safe so it is
disappointing that government is dragging the chain by sitting on this equipment when it is approved and widely used
elsewhere,” he said.
“Business attempts to be responsible, mitigate risks, and operate safely is being frustrated at every turn. Government
needs to do better and get into step with what is needed now to get the economy moving,” he said.