Hon MICHAEL WOOD: Kirk Hope from Business New Zealand said, "it's pretty difficult to disagree with the sentiment … if people are sick, they should stay at home", and "This will impact [half of] businesses not at all." Michael Barnett from the Auckland Chamber of Commerce said, "It's about wellbeing … [and] doing the right thing", and "If you manage [your sick leave] well, [that's] a positive for you."