5 Mar 2018

Finding staff in Kaikōura nearly impossible - businesses

From Morning Report, 8:28 am on 5 March 2018

Earthquake and cyclone hit Kaikōura business owners say finding staff in the seaside town has been next to impossible over summer. A seven-point-eight magnitude earthquake in November 2016 shattered State Highway 1 north and south of the town, cutting off Kaikōura's lifeblood - tourists. Last month the road was briefly shut again due to more slips brought down by Cyclone Gita. The road is now open, but a shortage of staff is making it hard for business owners to cope with huge volumes of travellers.