Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts said getting an ETA was becoming a routine chore for international travellers. Photo: Getty ImagesVisitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new Electronic Travel Authority as tougher border rules go live today. Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand executive director Justin Tighe-Umbers said about 4000 to 5000 travellers would need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) each day. Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts said getting an ETA was becoming a routine chore for international travellers. Immigration NZ director of policy integration Nick Aldous said the new system brought the country's border control into line with international best practice.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 30, 2019 22:07 UTC