MIQ trial logbook: The rest of the world is moving on
OPINION: Sir Ian Taylor has seen a few examples that could be worth emulating.
OPINION: Sir Ian Taylor has seen a few examples that could be worth emulating.
Sir Ian Taylor lands in LA as he starts his private MIQ trial.
The shift to the regions and different work patterns provides more opportunities
Too much uncertainty in the air not helping decision makers.
Small step welcomed but tourism and travel sectors need more certainty.
Before lockdown domestic capacity had been tracking in excess of 90% of pre-Covid levels.
Documents show how minister was prepped for showdown meeting.
Airline chiefs also respond to question over how latest flight cancellations were handled.
Air NZ says that uncertainty over Auckland border settings left it little choice.
Lack of any detail on border re-opening fuels fears tourism will "go down the gurgler".
The lockdown has badly hit domestic tourism but a pay now use later will help operators.
''There's a lot of pent up demand — people have been stuck at home for a long time."
Hotels have lost $1.5 billion in revenue during the past 18 months and want more help.
Company says nearly more risk of catching Covid in the community than at the NZ border.
The voucher scheme would reward the vaccinated and help struggling businesses.
Tourism Minister has said Auckland operators have more opportunities outside the sector.
While most planes are grounded in NZ, the sector is expected to roar back here too.
The 'team of five million'' has done it tough but some have done it tougher than others.
Air NZ boss says suppliers already raising prices as hard hit airlines try to recover.
Badly hit hotel is offering incentive to help boost vaccination rates.
Pre-Covid the overseas visitor market was worth $17b - now it's teetering on the brink.
As other markets open up airlines may exit for good.
''There is a theme emerging and it says if you've been vaccinated you're free to go.''
Emergency approval sought for rapid Covid-19 tests to be used in critical work sites
'If we lost the summer that would be extremely difficult.'
Lessons for New Zealand as border systems shown to be inconsistent and stalling travel.
Airline's top executive is unrecognisable compared to pre-Covid.
Auckland lockdown is killing businesses
A public-private collaboration will be crucial to getting production to commercial levels.
Cutting air travel emissions to and from NZ is crucial as flight shaming gains ground