There are nine new coronavirus cases in New Zealand and one additional death. The death brings the total toll to 12 and is of a man in Invercargill who died at home and who was linked to the Bluff wedding cluster.
Chinese restaurants are thought to be among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 virus, with many suffering loss of business well before lockdown.
Should the country move to level 3 of the Covid-19 alert system, restaurants will be allowed to reopen but onlyfor online or phone purchases and contactless delivery.
Some Chinese food outlets in Auckland say an easing of restrictions will provide some relief, but others say it won't be worth reopening.
The prospect of the level change has Yin Guangqing, the boss of three Chongqing Noodles shops, busy preparing new menus.
"It's not like that when the lockdown is over and we go back to work and everything would just return to normal. I don't think it will be like that. I think it might take quite a few months, maybe three, four or even a longer period of time to get back to where we were."
Jenny Li, who runs Dumplings Ace and Dumpling Station, said operating just on a takeaway basis will likely mean running at a loss.
"For our type of food, it's not easy to do takeaway. Even if we open, I don't think we can cover the cost."
Li said her main worry was that customers won't come back even when the Government says businesses can operate as normal.
"Because now people have changed their lifestyle. Everybody is scared about the virus. People would still stay away from people, so how can we do the business?"
"It's not going to suit everyone. Not all businesses will be able to do contactless takeaway or delivery at this stage but it's definitely [a help] to those who can."
Bidois said the association has been working with the Government on a contactless delivery and pick up plan to guide businesses during level 3.
