Wake Up Call: Trans-Tasman travel bubble popped?

Wake Up Call: Trans-Tasman travel bubble popped?
The trans-Tasman bubble could be going into lockdown (Image: BusinessDesk)
Staff reporters
Summary New Zealand waits to hear today whether the whole trans-Tasman travel bubble will be paused following a special Cabinet meeting yesterday. Meanwhile, KiwiRail needs to get on with building its rail spur to link Northland’s port with Auckland, says Northport.Bubble trouble The outcome of cabinet’s special virtual meeting yesterday, that included the potential to close travel to Australia, will be announced today. Quarantine-free travel is currently paused for Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia amid warnings NS...

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