There are 194 cases of Covid-19 in the community today and a further person has died with the virus. The Government says on Wednesday, December 15 the border loosens up for people who are fully-vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19. The AA has an accommodation booking platform, managed by Expedia. Its general manager of travel and tourism Grieg Leighton said they were expecting a rush on bookings. It's really important that you check your [terms and conditions] to make sure, if you're booking with a company that's got those more draconian refund terms, that you're comfortable taking that risk."

Source: New Zealand Herald November 17, 2021 19:34 UTC