Covid 19 coronavirus: Many Kiwis grappling with toll on jobs, mental health 2 May, 2021 12:52 AM 4 minutes to read Many Kiwis say they're still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo / Sylvie Whinray Many Kiwis say they're still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo / Sylvie Whinray Many Kiwis say they're still grappling with the economic and emotional toll of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite New Zealand's stand-out success at keeping coronavirus at bay. New survey findings suggest that Covid-19's hit on the economy likely worsened New Zealand's mental health crisis, while also fuelling a "K-shaped" recovery that's led to growing inequality.