Auckland hospitality providers are "crushed" to be left out of the city's reactivation budget.  

The Government, Auckland Council and Auckland Unlimited have put together a $37.5 million fund to revitalise the city.  

It includes a $12-million voucher programme for discounts on commercial attractions and public facilities - but not hospitality.  

Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois says they knew a programme was on the way - but only discovered today they weren't involved. 

She told Heather du Plessis-Allan they actually proposed the idea to the government about 18 months ago.

"It does feel like a bit of a slap in the face." 

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