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Hunter residents encouraged to use Dine and Discover vouchers before it’s too late

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Time is running out for Hunter residents to utilise their Service NSW Dine and Discover vouchers.

The $25 coupons, launched to encourage spending throughout businesses following the COVID-enforced lockdowns, expire in seven days’ time on 30 June.

And, one local MP, Maitland’s Jenny Aitchison, is urging members of the community to use the vouchers before it’s too late.

Answers to Questions on Notice revealed the value of unspent Dine and Discover coupons in the Maitland Local Government Area (LGA) was a staggering $3.39m as of 15 June.

Surprisingly, the amount of unspent vouchers across the state totalled almost $337m.

Ms Aitchison said there were thousands of people living in the Maitland electorate with unspent Service NSW coupons on their phone or sitting on a table.

“I’m encouraging everyone to visit a local business during the next seven days to ensure our economy gets a cash boost,” she stated.

“With the vouchers due to expire on 30 June, it’s an opportunity to support our local hospitality and tourism businesses during the cooler months and save a bit in the hip pocket as the cost of living continues to rise.

“The coupons assisted greatly in those early stages.

“But, with the cooler months now upon us and trade slowing down, as it always has during this time of year, it’s really important that people continue to engage and support our local hospitality and tourism businesses.

“They’ve really struggled and suffered over the past two years.

“As a community, we need to make sure what money we can spend in Maitland is spent in Maitland, so our community and city continue to thrive into the future and, importantly, support our local communities and local jobs.”

The Service NSW Dine and Discover vouchers end on 30 June.

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