Photo: File imageThe government has extended by 24 hours the time for people to return home on Air New Zealand flights or on the Interislander. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced in her press conference this afternoon that it would be extended by 24 hours for Interislander and Air NZ passengers. Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran said when the lockdown came into place on Tuesday evening Air New Zealand had some 50,000 passengers to move. He said Air New Zealand received as much notice of the lockdown as the general public. Foran said Air New Zealand has been ensuring that all other crew that were on that flight are being tested.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 19, 2021 00:00 UTC