Air Bubble Between New Zealand and Australia Possible by 2020 End: Jacinda Ardern
4 years, 3 months ago

Air Bubble Between New Zealand and Australia Possible by 2020 End: Jacinda Ardern

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that an air bubble between her country and some Australian states was possible by the end of this year. “Currently everything that’s coming in and out of Australia and New Zealand has travellers coming in and out of Covid areas so you have to completely segregate those fliers," Ardern added. On Sunday, Australian Federal Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Simon Birmingham yesterday said he hoped Aussies would be able to travel to New Zealand by the end of 2020, The new Zealand Herald reported. “We’re working hard to make sure every safety precaution and measure is in place through our airports, our border protections, screening processes, to make sure people can travel safely between Australia and New Zealand without risk of encountering other air travellers that may be coming in from higher risk countries.

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New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues
3 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand, Australia travel bubble suspended as COVID continues

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the country is within sight of eliminating Delta but travel restrictions to Australia extended until November. New Zealand has suspended quarantine-free travel with Australia for a further eight weeks, extending a halt in the so-called travel bubble between both countries, as they deal with fresh outbreaks of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. New …

Jacinda Ardern suspends New Zealand travel bubble with Australia
3 years, 5 months ago

Jacinda Ardern suspends New Zealand travel bubble with Australia

ABC  

The New Zealand government has suspended the travel bubble with Australia, saying the threat from ongoing Delta COVID-19 outbreaks is now too great. Key points: Jacinda Ardern says NZ will not risk its COVID-19 elimination strategy by allowing quarantine-free to continue She says Delta has "changed the risk profile" The suspension will be reassessed in eight weeks From 11:59pm on …

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to resume with some states
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to resume with some states

ABC  

The New Zealand government has announced that the travel bubble with Australia will resume with South Australia, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria on July 5. New Zealand had earlier decided to close the travel bubble to New South Wales until July 7. New Zealand's COVID Response Minister Chris Hipkins today said travellers from SA, ACT, Tasmania or Victoria, to be eligible …

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease
3 years, 6 months ago

New Zealand resumes quarantine-free travel with Victoria as COVID-19 cases decrease

ABC  

Melburnians will soon be able to travel freely to some parts of Australia and New Zealand as the latest coronavirus outbreak eases. Key points: New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday New Zealand's Ministry of Health has confirmed the quarantine-free bubble with Victoria will resume from midnight Tuesday The Northern …

China trying to drive a wedge between Australia and NZ, Scott Morrison says
3 years, 7 months ago

China trying to drive a wedge between Australia and NZ, Scott Morrison says

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested that China is trying to drive a wedge between Australia and New Zealand, after holding annual talks with Jacinda Ardern. Key points: Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand and Australia are in "exactly the same place" regarding trade and human rights New Zealand has announced it will join Australia's action against China in the World …

New Zealand hosts Australia PM in 1st meeting since outbreak
3 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand hosts Australia PM in 1st meeting since outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Growing friction with China and …

New Zealand facing worker squeeze as Scott Morrison makes first trans-Tasman travel bubble trip
3 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand facing worker squeeze as Scott Morrison makes first trans-Tasman travel bubble trip

ABC  

Hospitality operators in New Zealand say their desire to cater to a growing number of Australian tourists could be hampered by a lack of staff. Key points: Scott Morrison is expected to visit Queenstown on Sunday for annual talks with Jacinda Ardern Hospitality operators say the trans-Tasman bubble has been a "slow burn" so far But staff shortages mean they're …

New Zealand CANCELS travel bubble with Melbourne as city records a fifth Covid case
3 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand CANCELS travel bubble with Melbourne as city records a fifth Covid case

Daily Mail  

The New Zealand government have suspended their travel bubble with Victoria after the start recorded a fifth case from its latest outbreak. The New Zealand government have suspended their travel bubble with Victoria after the start recorded a fifth case from its latest outbreak Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins announced the travel bubble would be temporarily suspended with Victoria from …

Australians flock to New Zealand as trans-Tasman travel bubble gets underway
3 years, 8 months ago

Australians flock to New Zealand as trans-Tasman travel bubble gets underway

ABC  

Almost 2,000 Australians flew to New Zealand to mark the first day of the trans-Tasman travel bubble, but NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cautioned flights may be paused if the country finds itself plunged back in lockdown. Key points: Jacinda Ardern said roughly 1,800 Australians flew to New Zealand on 30 flights on Monday While a one-way travel bubble …

Australia opens quarantine-free travel bubble with New Zealand
3 years, 8 months ago

Australia opens quarantine-free travel bubble with New Zealand

CNN  

CNN — A two-way travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand opened Monday, allowing passengers to move quarantine-free between both countries for the first time in more than a year. “The bubble marks a significant step in both countries’ reconnection with the world and it’s one we should all take a moment to be very proud of,” New Zealand Prime …

Singapore travel bubble eyed as Australia-New Zealand flights resume
3 years, 8 months ago

Singapore travel bubble eyed as Australia-New Zealand flights resume

ABC  

As planes begin freely flying passengers between New Zealand and Australia for the first time in 400 days, the government is eyeing more deals with neighbouring countries. Key points: Deputy PM Michael McCormack says Singapore is top of the government's list of future destinations A two-way travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand opened The government has been in discussions …

Travel bubble opens as Australians take off on quarantine-free holidays and New Zealanders find a way home
3 years, 8 months ago

Travel bubble opens as Australians take off on quarantine-free holidays and New Zealanders find a way home

ABC  

Hundreds of passengers have landed in Auckland on an international flight after the travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand opened. Key points: The first flight headed for Auckland from Sydney airport took off about 7:00am, after an initial delay off about 7:00am, after an initial delay The travel bubble means Australians are now free to visit an international destination …

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to open, familes to reunite after COVID border closures
3 years, 8 months ago

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble set to open, familes to reunite after COVID border closures

ABC  

Logan man Pani Hokianga is "over the moon" to be hopping on a flight home to New Zealand later today. "Not just Kiwis, but even Aussies who've got family between the two countries — we're so used to being able to just jump on a flight and travel," he said. Queensland tries to woo New Zealand visitors back Brisbane Airport …

What are the New Zealand travel bubble rules? Can I visit other countries via New Zealand?
3 years, 8 months ago

What are the New Zealand travel bubble rules? Can I visit other countries via New Zealand?

ABC  

Australians craving an overseas holiday can now touchdown in another country with the start of the New Zealand travel bubble. The travel bubble allows people to fly between Australia and New Zealand without having to quarantine on arrival. However, you will need to fill in an online New Zealand Travel Declaration before you get on the plane. Currently, New Zealand …

New Zealand travel bubble won't guarantee cheap and easy flights, warn analysts
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand travel bubble won't guarantee cheap and easy flights, warn analysts

ABC  

The New Zealand government will allow Australian travellers to enter the country without mandatory quarantine. Trans-Tasman travel bubble confirmed Photo shows Jacinda Ardern looks uncomfortable as she speaks at a media event New Zealand will allow Australian travellers to enter the country without mandatory hotel quarantine from April 19. A quick search of the cheapest return flights from Sydney to …

Where is next on the list for COVID travel bubbles with Australia after New Zealand
3 years, 9 months ago

Where is next on the list for COVID travel bubbles with Australia after New Zealand

ABC  

New Zealand's decision to allow quarantine-free travel for Australians from later this month has come as welcome news to people on both sides of the Tasman hoping to book a holiday or visit family and friends. "Obviously, Singapore would be a very good next step to build on what we have already achieved with New Zealand. "We are exploring with …

Australia and New Zealand to open ‘travel bubble’
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia and New Zealand to open ‘travel bubble’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After more than a year of being unable to leave their home country, Australians will soon …

New Zealand travel bubble to allow Australians to fly overseas later this month
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand travel bubble to allow Australians to fly overseas later this month

ABC  

New Zealand will allow Australian travellers to enter the country without mandatory hotel quarantine from April 19. "Cabinet was presented with advice today that conditions for opening up quarantine-free travel with Australia had been met," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Ms Ardern said once the bubble was restarted travellers coming to NZ from an outbreak or previous outbreak …

Australia and New Zealand travel bubble set to be signed off by Jacinda Ardern
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia and New Zealand travel bubble set to be signed off by Jacinda Ardern

Daily Mail  

The trans-Tasman travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand could reopen within a week as both countries continue to enjoy low coronavirus cases. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to announce the start date of the bubble today, which will allow travellers to fly without needing to quarantine. New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern is set to announce the …

Why there are unlikely to be any COVID-19 travel bubbles any time soon
3 years, 10 months ago

Why there are unlikely to be any COVID-19 travel bubbles any time soon

ABC  

Travel bubbles with neighbouring countries would be useless and dangerous without mass vaccinations in Australia, an aviation expert says. Key points: An expert says overseas travel would be two or three times worse than domestic border woes An expert says overseas travel would be two or three times worse than domestic border woes Among the first bubbles expected to open …

When international tourists will finally be allowed to enter Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

When international tourists will finally be allowed to enter Australia

Daily Mail  

International tourists will be allowed to enter Australia freely by this time next year, Tourism Minister Dan Tehan hopes. Mr Tehan said the ban on overseas tourists - who spent $45billion a year in Australia before coronavirus - could remain in place for the rest of 2021. International tourists will be allowed to enter Australia freely by this time next …

Australia might resume travel bubble with New Zealand ahead of Australian Open
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia might resume travel bubble with New Zealand ahead of Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Australia may resume its travel bubble with New Zealand in coming days, its health minister said on Friday, as the state of Victoria eased border controls ahead of hosting the first tennis Grand Slam on 2021, the Australian Open. Australia eyes reopening New Zealand travel bubble ahead of Australian Open tennis Health officials are reassessing daily a pause on Australia's …

Pause in travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days
3 years, 11 months ago

Pause in travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days

ABC  

Mandatory hotel quarantine will be imposed on New Zealanders travelling to Australia for an extra three days after the Federal Government extended the suspension of the trans-Tasman travel bubble. Key points: Suspension of travel bubble with New Zealand extended for three more days Health officials are concerned that travellers to Australia from New Zealand as early as January 9 could …

Australia to make decision Thursday on resuming NZ coronavirus travel bubble as two more Kiwis test positive
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia to make decision Thursday on resuming NZ coronavirus travel bubble as two more Kiwis test positive

ABC  

Health authorities say a decision will be reached on Thursday on whether to resume a travel bubble with New Zealand that allows people to enter Australia without quarantining, as two more Kiwis test positive. Key points: Two more people who were in the same hotel as the first case have tested positive to the virus Two more people who were …

Jacinda Ardern 'disappointed' by Australia's move to suspend quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for 72 hours
3 years, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern 'disappointed' by Australia's move to suspend quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for 72 hours

ABC  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said she is disappointed by Australia's decision to reinstate quarantine travel in the wake of the New Zealand's latest community COVID-19 case, adding that the situation is "well under control". Key points: Ms Ardern shared her view directly with Prime Minister Scott Morrison Ms Ardern said Australia's move to clamp down borders pushed …

Australia has suspended the New Zealand travel bubble. What's happening? And why did it take just one case of COVID-19?
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia has suspended the New Zealand travel bubble. What's happening? And why did it take just one case of COVID-19?

ABC  

Australia has paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days. People in New Zealand have been asked to reconsider their need to travel to Australia because they will be facing a minimum of 72 hours in hotel quarantine. The community case in New Zealand is the more infectious South African variant of COVID-19. This is why Australia …

Australia halts New Zealand travel bubble amid fears of South African coronavirus strain
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia halts New Zealand travel bubble amid fears of South African coronavirus strain

ABC  

The Federal Government has suspended quarantine-free travel for New Zealanders arriving in Australia for 72 hours amid fears of a South African strain of COVID-19 across the Tasman. Key points: Australia announced snap changes to the travel bubble with New Zealand Australia announced snap changes to the travel bubble with New Zealand Authorities are seeking more information about a New …

New Zealand plans to announce Trans-Tasman bubble next year, but questions remain for tourists and business travellers
4 years ago

New Zealand plans to announce Trans-Tasman bubble next year, but questions remain for tourists and business travellers

ABC  

Citizens on each side of the Tasman are on the verge of being able to visit each other without quarantine. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has flagged the possibility of a travel bubble with Australia early next year, with both countries having brought the spread of coronavirus under control. Travelers cannot board a flight into New Zealand without documents …

Australia and New Zealand will form travel bubble in 2021
4 years ago

Australia and New Zealand will form travel bubble in 2021

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand could come into effect in the first quarter …

Federal Government in talks to expand coronavirus travel bubble beyond New Zealand to some parts of Asia
4 years, 2 months ago

Federal Government in talks to expand coronavirus travel bubble beyond New Zealand to some parts of Asia

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is still holding discussions with several Asian countries — including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan — about expanding Australia's travel bubble and opening up quarantine-free travel. However New Zealand is still not welcoming travellers from across the ditch, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying she wants to wait until all Australian states have …

New Zealand visitors break Australian travel bubble rules within days
4 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand visitors break Australian travel bubble rules within days

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Visitors from New Zealand broke Australia’s travel bubble rules within days of it opening up, forcing …

Australia opens borders between New Zealand and NSW, Northern Territory as coronavirus restrictions ease
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia opens borders between New Zealand and NSW, Northern Territory as coronavirus restrictions ease

ABC  

Australia has finalised a deal for a limited travel bubble that would allow people from New Zealand to travel to New South Wales and the Northern Territory, with flights across the Tasman expected to resume in a fortnight. Key points: New South Wales and the Northern Territory will accept New Zealand arrivals from October 16 New South Wales and the …

NZ COVID-19 travel bubble with Australia could be possible before end of 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

NZ COVID-19 travel bubble with Australia could be possible before end of 2020

ABC  

Travel between New Zealand and some states of Australia could be possible before the end of the year if COVID-19 cases continue to decline, New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Key points: Ms Ardern says Australia is satisfied with her country's handling of the virus Ms Ardern says Australia is satisfied with her country's handling of the virus New …

Air Bubble: New Zealand to Split Auckland Airport into Two Zones to Contain Covid-19 Pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Air Bubble: New Zealand to Split Auckland Airport into Two Zones to Contain Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Auckland International Airport in New Zealand will be separated into two zones in preparation for a potential air corridor between the country and the Cook Islands, it was announced on Monday. Zone A would be for countries that have a "bubble arrangement" with New Zealand and for people who have been in the country for more than two weeks, reports …

With international flights diverted from Melbourne amid the coronavirus outbreak, will Australia further limit overseas travellers?
4 years, 6 months ago

With international flights diverted from Melbourne amid the coronavirus outbreak, will Australia further limit overseas travellers?

ABC  

The Prime Minister has flagged the possibility of further slowing the number of people arriving at Australian international airports. Since Australia's borders closed, the number of Australians returning home has reduced drastically, but flights are still arriving and often bringing positive coronavirus cases with them. SmartTraveller issued an update on Tuesday warning people returning to Australia that their flights may …

Australians could soon be allowed to travel to New Zealand
4 years, 6 months ago

Australians could soon be allowed to travel to New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Australians could soon be allowed into New Zealand after Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern said she was prepared to restart trans-Tasman flights from states with low numbers of coronavirus cases. For many Australians the attraction of New Zealand is adventure sports such as skiiing in Queenstown and Wanaka Experts say international tourism between the two countries will particularly benefit regional areas …

New Zealand to lift all domestic COVID-19 restrictions from midnight
4 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand to lift all domestic COVID-19 restrictions from midnight

ABC  

New Zealand will lift all domestic COVID-19 restrictions from Tuesday. "We are confident we have eliminated transmission of the virus in New Zealand for now, but elimination is not a point in time, it is a sustained effort," Ms Ardern said. Despite much discussion about a trans-Tasman 'travel bubble' between Australia and New Zealand, Ms Ardern said she would be …

New Zealand and Australia to establish safe travel between the two countries
4 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand and Australia to establish safe travel between the two countries

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. “Our aim is to put forward a detailed set of recommendations that safely manage any health risks, while also allowing Kiwis and Australians to travel to each country without …

Could Australia expand its proposed coronavirus travel bubble to the Pacific Islands? Here's what you need to know
4 years, 7 months ago

Could Australia expand its proposed coronavirus travel bubble to the Pacific Islands? Here's what you need to know

ABC  

In Fiji, pristine bungalows sit empty, sparkling resort pools have no-one swimming in them and thousands of employees who would usually be on hand to greet tourists with wide smiles have been left without work. So, when could Australians be back sunning themselves on a beach in Fiji, what are the risks and benefits of reopening borders in the region …

Coronavirus-safe travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in immediate term
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus-safe travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand unlikely in immediate term

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down the likelihood of a sudden opening of the Australian border to New Zealanders, insisting the initial focus is on reopening state borders. Key points: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined National Cabinet to discuss a trans-Tasman travel zone New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined National Cabinet to discuss a trans-Tasman travel …

Australia and New Zealand pledge to introduce travel corridor in rare coronavirus meeting
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia and New Zealand pledge to introduce travel corridor in rare coronavirus meeting

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a rare appearance at a top Australian government meeting Tuesday, as both countries moved a step closer to establishing a potential coronavirus-free travel corridor. It was the first time a New Zealand leader had attended a meeting of Australia’s national cabinet or similar gathering since the Second World War. The discussion …

Australia and New Zealand's 'trans-Tasman bubble' idea could be our best chance of post-coronavirus travel
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia and New Zealand's 'trans-Tasman bubble' idea could be our best chance of post-coronavirus travel

ABC  

At Tuesday's National Cabinet meeting, which New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will sit in on, the prospect of a "trans-Tasman bubble", enabling international travel between New Zealand and Australia, will be discussed. "Our figures with Australia, it's almost as if we've got a trans-Tasman bubble between our two countries, and if the figures keep on going that way, then …

Jacinda Ardern says travel with Australia amid coronavirus pandemic could have 'huge advantages'
4 years, 8 months ago

Jacinda Ardern says travel with Australia amid coronavirus pandemic could have 'huge advantages'

ABC  

New Zealand's Prime Minister has declared that a trans-Tasman travel bubble would offer "huge advantages" as both countries intensify negotiations over possibly opening borders later this year. Key points: Negotiations on opening borders are expected to take some time Negotiations on opening borders are expected to take some time Both countries will need to be confident they can trace new …

Australia 'not contemplating' coronavirus border change despite NZ flagging possible easing of restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia 'not contemplating' coronavirus border change despite NZ flagging possible easing of restrictions

ABC  

Australia is not considering changes to its border regime despite the New Zealand Government suggesting it could ease entry restrictions for Australians, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Key points: Both Australia and New Zealand have been largely successful in slowing the spread of COVID-19 New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister is considering whether to ease some border restrictions He says …

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