Trans-Tasman bubble: Timing of opening could hurt some regions, economist says
RICKY WILSON/STUFF Auckland's Cordis hotel managing Franz Mascarenhas hopes Aussies will fill beds when the Trans Tasman bubble finally kicks off. A travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia will highlight labour shortages and could leave some regions worse off than when borders were closed, an economist says. At around 4pm on Tuesday Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start on April 18 at 11.59pm. Air New Zealand had already loaded up its booking system with flights from mid-April in preparation. And commentators are a...
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