Research into the effects of Covid-19 on the New Zealand economy, particularly around small business operations is presented. Results fall into three categories:

1. Stress

New Zealand is in a unique position globally and these 'unexpected' results show exactly why. Who would have thought USB cables would cause us so much problems!

Sources:

https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/wage-subsidy/index.html

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-current-situation/covid-19-border-controls

https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.61.6.738

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TYUJ7mqdfM

https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyshih/2020/03/20/global-manufacturing-supply-shock-meets-demand-shock/#7140c782729b

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/travel/2020/03/coronavirus-pandemic-government-to-give-air-new-zealand-a-900-million-lifeline.html 

https://data.oecd.org/unemp/unemployment-rate.htm

https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/unemployment-rate-at-4-point-2-percent-in-march-quarter#:~:text=The%20seasonally%20adjusted%20unemployment%20rate,quarter%2C%20Stats%20NZ%20said%20today.