April/May 2020 - BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS

4 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS April/May 2020
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As I note on the cover,
the Bay of Plenty Business
News was founded
to provide unique, supportive
coverage on what has consistently
been one of New Zealand’s
fastest-growing regions.
We are fortunate compared
to some regions and countries
– the Bay has been in a sound
position economically and has
excellent exporting and food
producing resources.
I believe the government
has made the correct decision
to take immediate action, with
its decision to lock down everybody
except essential industries
for at least a month
and offer financial relief.
It seems to be those countries
that have delayed acting
promptly that are suffering
higher infection rates and infection
levels.
But the reality is that nobody
really knows what is
going to happen next.
And it is the fear of the unknown
that has the potential
to do us the most long term
damage.
As our writers and columnists
note in numerous articles
in this issue, there will be
major challenges ahead.
But we have also seen great
positive responses and some
excellent examples of the collaborative
business spirit the
region is known for.
We continue to produce excellent
food – and even toilet
paper.
That some people continue
to stockpile and fight over food
and household items is just
the unthinking and selfish behaviour
we should be avoiding.
I have had the personal
misfortune to live through the
Global Financial Crisis, the
Asian Financial Crisis, SARS,
bird flu and sundry other
David Porter
global panics.
Our world has survived everything
from the plague to the
Spanish flu. Unless this really
is the big one, Covid-19 will
eventually pass.
We will continue to publish
in print and digital form and
are working closely with our
service providers.
Bay of Plenty Business
News will continue to offer
our readers a timely and useful
perspective as we all adjust
our behaviours to deal with
Covid-19.
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