"Thanks to the government subsidy I can guarantee work for all of us at 80 per cent for three months, though there is not enough work for everyone," Handcock said.
Normally he has two vans on the road, but now there is only enough to do to crew one vehicle. While the Mall is open as the pharmacy in there is open, it has been really hard to get the walk-in traffic, he said.
"It took three days to get approval to be open, but we do get people in now. Older people still prefer brick and mortar."
He advises customers to ring first.
"Normally the shop is busy enough to keep two of us working all day."
The shop counter now has high plastic screens up and contactless paying has been adopted.
"Staff working from the van wear face masks."
Handcock said he's found an app for his mobile that helps him enter details of customers, so contact tracing, if ever needed, will be possible.
"We are cleaning all keys and equipment after each use. So far the feedback from customers has been great. It is good to do business in Horowhenua."
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Find Quality Keys in the Levin Mallc2/191 Oxford Street, Horowhenua, Levin 5510, ph 06-368 8163
