Ministers Seymour and Penk overturned the Overseas Investment Office’s advice not to sell three South Otago dairy farms to foreign investors.
Finance Minister says guarantee will encourage banks to lend to solvent but struggling businesses.
Acurity Health expects to be part of the government Covid-19 response.
Applications for support open today and decisions will be made within two weeks.
Paul Goldsmith says businesses also need help with the rent and working capital.
UPDATED: 'We can’t save every job and we can’t save every business' – Grant Robertson
Some $30 billion worth of New Zealand government bonds to be bought over the next 12 months.
Some co-operation may be necessary as businesses respond to Covid-19, says Minister.
Guidelines developed with help of SkyCity and Hospitality NZ.
Trade ministers focus on minimising trade disruptions