Businesses have expressed frustration about the Government's red-light settings and the lack of access to rapid antigen tests.
A survey of 1500 Auckland businesses conducted by the Auckland Business Chamber showed that 89 per cent of businesses expect the economic environment will be the same or worse over the next six months,
Just 11 per cent of thought the business climate would improve in the next six months.
"Business confidence has been shaken," said Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett.
Of the businesses surveyed, 86 per cent said they are struggling with the red-light system.