A group of high-profile Auckland business associations have penned an open letter asking the Prime Minister to shift
down Alert Levels. Their message is simply, ‘Let’s Get Moving’.
Heart of the City, Newmarket, Parnell, Ponsonby and Takapuna Business Associations have acknowledged the Prime
Minister’s announcement on 22 October, detailing the new COVID-19 Protection Framework, the key milestones, and the
additional financial support being made available for businesses. They noted that although the increase in support
provides a lifeline, the situation is not sustainable and all that businesses really want to do is trade.
While many businesses are able to carry on, the business associations’ retail, hospitality, arts, events, entertainment,
tourism, and personal service sectors are being unduly disadvantaged.
The group is requesting an immediate change to Alert Level 3, Step 3, under the existing COVID Alert system. They point
out that the framework and guidelines are already in place, and their businesses, following these COVID-19 guidelines,
can trade safely for their staff, suppliers and customers.
They request this urgent action to support their local economies and to save their businesses.
A copy of the open letter is here.
Heart of the City
Newmarket Business Association
Parnell Business Association
Ponsonby Business Association
Takapuna Business Association