The wage subsidies bill for the latest lockdowns across Aotearoa has reached $2.5 billion, but requests for support are dropping as restrictions ease.
Nita Blake-Persen has the story.

Wage subsidy bill for Delta lockdown now $2.5 billion

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Wage subsidy bill for Delta lockdown now $2.5 billion

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