Aviation
“I felt extremely unsafe” reports JetStar passenger as airlines struggle with mask exemption laws
A loophole in New Zealand’s inflight mask laws has left some customers uncomfortable as airlines struggle to enforce the law.
Aviation
Air New Zealand to operate quarantine flights amid trans-Tasman travel bubble’s extended pause
NZ’s national carrier is doing what it can to help get Aussies home, and vice versa for Kiwis, while the trans-Tasman travel pause continues.
Travel Agents
Reimbursement scheme for Kiwi travel agents extended by six months
Wondering how agents across the ditch are being supported by the NZ government? Here’s your answer.
Destinations
New Zealand halts travel bubble with Victoria amid Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak
Trans-Tasman travel has suffered yet another setback, as Melbourne’s COVID cluster becomes a growing concern.
Destinations
New Zealand welcomes back travellers from NSW following 48-hour pause
After being left in limbo for two days, NSW travellers have been given the green light from New Zealand to grab their suitcase and head to the airport.
Destinations
Here’s how the two-way trans-Tasman travel bubble will work
Were you too busy poppin’ bottles following during Ardern’s press conference yesterday to take any notice of the finer details? Catch up on everything you missed right here.
Destinations
FINALLY! New Zealand announces start date for two-way travel bubble with Australia
After much deliberation, New Zealand has finally decided when to start allowing quarantine-free travel from Australia to the Land of the Long White Cloud.
Aviation
Air New Zealand to extend international fare flexibility, as it preps for government-backed capital raise
Ardern and her team are backing NZ’s flag carrier all the way through COVID-19.
Travel Agents
Kiwi agents and travellers to be reimbursed under new government scheme
Jacinda Ardern and her team are looking after New Zealand’s agents and travellers with a brill new scheme. Over to you, ScoMo.
Tourism
NZ gets $178m to improve visitor experience
by Hannah Edensor
The New Zealand Minister of Tourism has made an exciting announcement about the country’s tourism funding, and we even managed to sneak into the fifth row for the news.