New Zealand’s Ardern Postpones Elections Until Oct. 17

The transcript discusses New Zealand's decision to hold elections on October 17th amidst the Auckland lockdown. The Prime Minister is firm on the date, but the Electoral Commission has some flexibility. Economic measures, including fiscal updates and Reserve Bank policies, are examined. The economy shows resilience, aided by government support like wage subsidies, but concerns remain about future impacts.

What is the current state of the Auckland outbreak according to the report?

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What measures were taken to support businesses during the lockdown?

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