Coronavirus: 12,400 job losses in Auckland CBD, report predicts
Business in Auckland CBD could suffer more than 12,400 job losses by March 2021 due to the impact of coronavirus, a report predicts.
The report, by independent economists Strateg.Ease, said it could take at least two years for business in the city centre to recover from the effects of Covid-19.
It also predicted a loss of $3.1 billion of gross domestic product (GDP) - the market value of goods produced in the city.
The outlook was "significantly worse" than the Global Financial Crisis of 2007/8, when jobs fell by 4400, the report stated.
"Tourism, hospitality, entertainment, arts and culture and retail - the businesses that give the heart of our city its vitality and distinct character - are amongst the worst affected," said Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck.
Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?
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35.8% Yes, it serves us well
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63.3% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Railway Crossing at Glen Eden
The station is next to a road crossing which means if a train is within a kilometre of the station the gates close.
AT are removing crossings in south Auckland but should consider whether to raise the whole station up 10 metres which is environmental the best option as it minimizes the amount of energy used to stop and start the trains.
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