Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says he won t make any promises to struggling communities in Franz Josef and Fox Glacier.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash and West Coast Tasman MP Damien O Connor at Franz Josef.
Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
Nash was on the West Coast today to speak with businesses and residents about their concerns after a plea for more support and a nearly $35 million wishlist to keep the communities afloat.
Nash has ruled out funding the entire request, especially the wage subsidy extension.
He said the government is working on a support package, but he would not be pushed on what or when.