The calls for a Pacific Travel Bubble are growing louder - with former Prime Minister Helen Clark weighing in on the debate saying a Pacific travel bubble should be opened now. Tourism operators fear any further delays to trans-Tasman and Pacific bubbles could be the nail in the coffin for the industry. Meanwhile, Australian Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham has warned its border will mostly likely be locked down until 2021. As the timeline stretches out to getting an effective international travel bubble, it becomes more of a challenge," he said. There could be a huge health cost if bubbles are opened up too early without proper processes in place, Ardern said.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2020 07:52 UTC