"We can respond to fuel shortages from the Iran war without committing the knee-jerk mistakes made during Covid," he says.
Fear for long-term viability of companies if they stand down their workforces.
Border controls are to be strengthened.
Officials look at what applications and projects could be deferred or cancelled.
And pessimism will have only got worse after going into lockdown.
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Kiwifruit soaks up out-of-work tourism and hospitality staff.
PM is "very aware" of the negative economic impact of lockdown.