Many industries in New Zealand are starting to feel the effects of coronavirus but tourism is feeling the squeeze the most.

With travel bans, precautions and fears keeping people off planes and out of tourist spots, local businesses are getting worried.

Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis told Mike Hosking that's why they're investing millions of dollars of aid.

"I have been engaging extensively with the tourism industry extensively over the past few weeks and it's clear to see they're hurting.

"We recognise this event will have a wider impact across NZ, but the tourism sector will feel it first."

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