Bosses In Lockdown

In-store retailers are preparing to open their doors, but that doesn't mean its over for online shopping.
While physical shopping was off the cards, many Kiwis moved online to satisfy their retail craving.
Hallensteins and Glassons boss Mary Devine told Heather Du Plessis-Allan there will be a shift in New Zealand toward online shopping.
"Any retailers moving forward, you really have to be conscious of what your digital expert...

Level 2 will mean back to business for Skyline's luge and gondola operations - but it'll be smaller operation.
The Rotorua and Queenstown tourism operator is planning to open by this weekend.
But chief executive Geoff McDonald says they're having to rethink staffing, shifts, and operating hours.
He told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're expecting a short spike in business - which will level off after a few weeks until t...

Netball New Zealand has confirmed that the ANZ Premiership will return when the country moves to Covid-19 alert level 2 – but all games will be played at one venue.
The Government has confirmed that professional sport, including netball, will be allowed to return at level 2 with necessary public health guidelines in place – including no crowds being allowed.
Netball NZ chief executive Jennie Wyllie welcomed the Government's decis...

The time is nearly hair for you to head along to your local hairdresser or barber and finally get that long-awaited tidy up.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given the green light to reopen but only after the country made the move to alert level 2.
However, your local would not look the same as the last time you were able to get a trim more than a month ago before the lockdown began.
Staff would be forced to wear appropriate protecti...

Auckland Airport's boss says exploring options for a trans-Tasman bubble is critical.
Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison have confirmed Australia and New Zealand are committed to introducing a trans-Tasman travel zone as soon as it is safe to do so.
Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood says it's up to officials to estimate when it could be introduced.
But he told Heather du Plessis-Allan more people are recognising the eco...

The head of NZME is welcoming the government's media relief package, but wishes more had gone to print and digital media.
$50 million has been put aside to help the industry stay afloat.
A massive drop in advertising revenue has caused job losses and closures.
NZME chief executive Michael Boggs told Heather du Plessis-Allan he is pleased the Government has recognised the support the media needs.
"While we employ the most number...

Gym giant Les Mills has asked those who have put their memberships on hold during lockdown to start making payments again.
Headlined "Back us to restart", an email to customers says the company is "facing the biggest hurdle of its 52-year history" and while it was hoped the clubs, which boasted some 60,000 members in March last year, would only be closed for a month, "that's regretfully not to be".
Under a...

SKY Television are reporting steady subscriber numbers despite the absence of live sport. 
CEO Martin Stewart has told Heather du Plessis-Allan streaming services Neon and Lightbox is keeping the company afloat. 
Meanwhile, ensuring that sports subscribers stay entertained, remains a top priority.
"We have worked hard with our sport subscribers to make sure they are getting some compensation from us with our entertainment channels...

New Zealand’s property market has shifted quite dramatically in the past two months, with forecasters moving from predictions of a lift in house prices, to warnings of a downturn.
Our Boss in Lockdown tonight is Peter Thompson, the managing director of Barfoot and Thompson Real Estate. He joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss how real estate can still function during the lockdown and what this all means for the property market.
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