Financial support announced for COVID-19 impacted businesses is welcomed but Heart of the City fears it won’t be enough for city centre businesses who have been disproportionality hit by COVID-19.
At the worst time in the pandemic for Auckland’s city centre, Heart of the City says the delay with sustainable financial support is inexcusable as this situation was anticipated.
Heart of the City supported hospitality businesses with outdoor dining support grants (made possible with support from Auckland Council and the City Centre Targeted Rate) to enable trading under COVID-19 restrictions. This has now closed.