Travel bubble bursts between Australia and NZ

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3 years ago

July 23, 2021

New Zealand has suspended its travel bubble with Australia

The nation has halted its travel bubble arrangements for at least eight weeks as Australia continues to battle against the delta variant of COVID-19.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern fronted the media and stated that “the Delta variant has materially changed the risk profile”.

From 11:59pm tonight, Australians will be unable to travel to New Zealand on a quarantine-free flight

This restriction will be in place for at least the next eight weeks.

The trans-tasman route is already closed to travellers flying into New Zealand from New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia as those states battle COVID-19 outbreaks.

“For New Zealanders in Australia, we are absolutely committed to getting you home,” Ms Ardern said.

Jacinda Ardern has paused the trans-Tasman arrangement with Australia.

Constant disruption to trans-Tasman travel bubble

Flights to New Zealand inside the bubble have been paused and restarted as different Australian states have experienced COVID-19 outbreaks.

“For the next seven days, we will have managed return flights for New Zealanders from all states and territories.

“Only New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand will be able to fly home.”

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