Supplied Content Wellington, March 23, 2020 Standfirst: Indian Newslink will do follow-up stories on the extraordinary situation of ‘Self-Isolation of the Nation’ and lockdown that will become effective at midnight on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. All supermarkets, superettes, pharmacies, food production people and supply chains, medical services will remain open even during the lockdown period. Following is the Statement issued…
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Not-for-profit organisations left out of economic package
Auckland, March 23, 2020 In an unprecedented move, last week, the Government announced a $12.1 billion package to combat the economic impact of Covid-19. There are lifeboats for some and lifejackets for others. The lifeboats go to key businesses like Air New Zealand, and many employers that will receive wage subsidies. Beneficiaries and over-65s get a lifejacket with higher benefit…
Read MoreNational Party suspends election campaign
Will the General Election 2020 be postponed? Venkat Raman Auckland, March 23, 2020 Will the general election 2020 be postponed in the wake of the increasing spread of coronavirus? This is perhaps too early a question to answer but if the current mood of the Nation is any indication, such a decision may eventuate in a few weeks. As if…
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