Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble announced on Tuesday, which he says will bring boost to Auckland's tourism and hospitality sectors (File photo). Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the new announcement of a trans-Tasman travel bubble on Tuesday. Soon after the announcement, Goff declared it will allow families and friends to reunite and give a much-needed boost to the city’s tourism and hospitality sectors. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Public health experts welcome 'cautious' trans-Tasman travel bubble* Trans-Tasman bubble: Air NZ boss's fist pump moment* Trans-Tasman bubble: Air New Zealand boosts flights to Australia“It is time for Auckland to begin step by safe step to reopen to the world,” he said. Meanwhile, Auckland saw a boom in new food businesses in 2020, despite Covid-19 causing a dip in spending during the two lockdowns last year.

Source: Stuff April 06, 2021 05:48 UTC