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While the three days of restrictions was nothing compared to a six-week lockdown, the loss of revenue still stung, he said. "It drops down. Wellington was lucky, it had a big weekend this previous weekend with events on. It was heaving. Most restaurants would have benefitted. Sometimes you have to cut those losses and piece them out over the year." For Valhalla owner Ben Mulchin, the change in alerts level allows shows to go on, and that means it is back to business for bar sales. "Going to level 2 in Wellington means we can't do standing shows, which means an 80 percent reduction on bar take...

Wellington businesses relieved at alert change before weekend rush © RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Wellington business owners are breathing a sigh of relief that the region will move back to alert level 1 just in time for the weekend rush. Three days of venue restrictions and low foot-traffic have left some owners feeling the pinch. On a good night, the hugely popular Cuba Street restaurant Loretta turns out meals for a couple of hundred guests. But service can get a little complicated when guest numbers must be below 100 and they have to be spaced out, with just one person serving them. Loret...

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