Hospo group says covid changes nonsensical

Hospo group says covid changes nonsensical
Hospitality New Zealand chief executive Julie White isn't exactly a fan of new covid settings announced by the government (Image: Supplied)
Oliver Lewis
Hospitality New Zealand has come out swinging about the timing and manner in which covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed.With the omicron wave past its peak in Auckland, the prime minister announced on Wednesday vaccine passes will no longer be required from April 4, vaccine mandates will be axed for some groups and scanning QR codes will no longer be required from this weekend.Arden also announced changes to the covid-19 protection framework, including removing limits on outdoor gatherings and an increase in the indoor gathering limit from 1...

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