Michael Barnett: Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive on PM's visit to Auckland

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Nov 9, 2021 · 4m

Jacinda Ardern is being urged to confront the frustrations of Auckland business owners during her visit to the city today.

The Prime Minister is expected to attend a couple of events under tight security.

Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Michael Barnett told Kate Hawkesby she needs to be willing to have some confronting conversations.

“Talk to businesses that aren’t allowed to open, who are sitting there asking ‘why the hell not?’

He said she needs to listen to the messages businesses have been sending for the last three months.

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