New Zealand's 'vaccine passport' is likely to be a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate containing a QR code. Photo: Getty ImagesThe hospitality industry wants to see vaccine certificates introduced but is furious about the legal risks they pose. Hospitality NZ chief executive Julie White said its members can't afford to run the vaccine certificate system, bear the brunt of public antagonism and risk breaking the law. "We support vaccination certificates, because we're desperate to open, but the government must pass a law that protects us from legal action and costs. So we support vaccinations, and using vaccination certificates."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 09, 2021 21:33 UTC