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West Coast businesses plead government for support

07:27 am on 25 February 2021

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Businesses near Franz Josef and Fox glaciers have issued a plea for government support after a new report finds widespread job losses and many people leaving the struggling communities.

They've sent a nearly $35 million wish list to the government - and say without more support their future looks bleak.

Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.