Conflicting views on whether retail spending is being hit by cycle ways

A Wellington business owner is rubbishing claims retail spending isn't being hit by cycle ways. The city council has released EFTPOS spending figures across areas where there have been major changes to street layouts. The figures show spending dropped about 20% along Riddiford Street during the installation of the controversial Newtown cycle way, but recovered immediately after. However General Grocer Owner and Newtown Spokesperson Urmila Bhana says the figures misrepresent reality.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.