Reaction on world markets has been muted, he says.
The stringent move to restrict Covid-19 will be a further big hit to the tourism industry.
Light rail decision due shortly by the Cabinet but it's not quickly enough for the Opposition.
UPDATED: Business support package expected to be announced in the middle of next week.
KiwiSaver providers being urged to be sympathetic to those needing to access their funds.
Finance Minister says wage subsidy scheme will have limits, targeting those worst affected.
Politics: Labour says the opposition’s bonfire is a fizzer.
Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak might slow market over winter but it will rebound.
Negative OCR possible if inflation remains stubbornly low and economy just grinds along.
National has message for small business: Help is on its way.
