Staying virus-free has been bad for New Zealand’s economy

PM Jacinda Ardern to announce reopening strategy as labour shortages hurt businesses and spur inflation

09 August 2021 - 18:21 By Praveen Menon

Under pressure from businesses and public sectors facing a worker shortage that policymakers fear will fuel inflation, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to unveil plans this week to reopen the country’s borders...

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