The omicron outbreak may peak within a fortnight, with barriers to international travel likely to fall quickly after that.
It is obvious that the need for self-isolation at the border will soon be pointless, if it's not already. The government owes it to the tourism industry to say so now.
The company today confirmed a net loss of $4.4 million in the six months ended Dec 31.
With the traditional March-to-May booking window fast approaching for tourists considering a summer holiday in NZ, the government is cutting it fine as it considers ending self-isolation requirements for inbound travellers.