The man who allegedly breached lockdown rules to fly from Auckland to Wānaka is also facing two traffic infringement notices, one of which includes low-level drink-driving. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the pair said their decision to travel to Wānaka last week was “completely irresponsible and inexcusable”. READ MORE:* Covid-19: Wānaka lockdown breacher's involvement in equestrian sports under review* Queenstown mayor wants Wānaka lockdown breach couple to face prosecution* Wānaka lockdown breach couple named, apologise for 'irresponsible and inexcusable' actions* Official's son caught breaching lockdown rules granted suppressionBut it is not the only enforcement action Willis is facing, according to court documents seen by Stuff. Iain McGregor/Stuff William Willis and Hannah Rawnsley are set to be charged with breaching the Auckland lockdown by flying to Wānaka. Law Society president Tiana Epati said lawyers were provided with an official letter to allow travel to priority court hearings.

Source: Stuff September 18, 2021 06:11 UTC