Photo: RNZA top epidemiologist believes Aotearoa New Zealand is ready to open up for a trans-Tasman travel bubble. I do think now we are ready to open up to Australia for quarantine-free travel." A trans-Tasman bubble would demonstrate to other countries what can be achieved through an effective elimination strategy, he said. The airport's aeronautical commercial general manager Scott Tasker welcomed a trans-Tasman bubble. Tourism operators in Rotorua are hoping the prime minister will announce a travel bubble with Australia tomorrow.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 05, 2021 07:30 UTC