MyKatherine vouchers back in time for Christmas

The NT Government is putting $100,000 into a new round of vouchers to be managed locally by Katherine Town Council.

Registrations are open now for eligible businesses who want to be a part of the action. This includes businesses who took part in previous myKatherine rounds as well as new businesses who want to take part for the first time.

The first round of myKatherine vouchers were used by more than 3000 shoppers and injected more than $720,000 into the local community.

Small Business Minister, Paul Kirby, said the latest round of vouchers was aimed at helping Katherine businesses which have been hit hard by COVID-19 lockdowns.

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"Throughout the pandemic we have done everything we can to support small business and keep Territorians in jobs," he said.

"Now we've chipped in $100,000 for another round of myKatherine vouchers to ensure the Territory's economy continues to tick over, and business stays on track."

Katherine Mayor, Lis Clark, said the funding injection was appreciated by the Katherine community.

"It gives me great pleasure to announce the MyKatherine Discount Program will be on again. Thank you to the NT Government for the $100,000 funding towards this. I would also like to thank Darwin City Council for the use of their platform for this to go ahead," she said.

"This will help to boost the business community in Katherine after our recent lockdown. I encourage the community to make use of the opportunity for the discounts when you are shopping in Katherine."

Rod & Rifle TackleWorld Owner and member of the Big Rivers Regional Reconstruction Committee, Trent de With, said he hopes the vouchers will encourage people to shop local this Christmas.

"With the recent COVID-19 lock down impacting local businesses in Katherine, the news of another MyKatherine Voucher Scheme will provide a much needed boost to the local economy just in time for Christmas.

"We look forward to seeing people out and about using their vouchers to support local Katherine businesses this Christmas," he said.

"It has never been more important than now to shop local and thank you to the Northern Territory Government and Katherine Town Council for supporting such a great initiative."

Registrations open for shoppers on Wednesday, with the myKatherine website going live on Tuesday night.

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