Trans-Tasman bubble could be in the sky by July

Trans-Tasman bubble could be in the sky by July
Brent Melville
Unrestricted trans-Tasman travel could be a reality by the time New Zealand reverts back to its lowest covid-19 alert setting, according to the task force charged with getting it off the ground. The trans-Tasman safe border group, coordinated by the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum, was formed three weeks ago and will present its proposals to both governments within days. Its aim is to have the bubble up and flying by the July school holidays. The working group is made up of health experts and airline, airport and border agency repr...

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