Kirk Hope: Business New Zealand Chief Executive says increase in minimum wage is a slap in the face for struggling businesses

The Government has announced it will lift the minimum wage to $21.20 from April 1st. 
Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Michael Wood says amounts to an extra $48 a week for someone working 40-hour weeks. 
Business New Zealand Chief Executive Kirk Hope says it's a big increase at such short notice and a slap in the face for struggling businesses. 
Kirk Hope joined Kerre McIvor. 
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