Photo: Getty ImagesUnrestricted transtasman travel could be a reality by the time New Zealand reverts to its lowest Covid-19 alert setting, according to the task force charged with getting it off the ground. The transtasman safe border group, coordinated by the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum, was formed three weeks ago and will present its proposals to both governments within days. Its aim is to have the bubble up and flying by the July school holidays. While there were plans to expand the bubble to other countries, the Australian-New Zealand bubble would be a "pilot to test and learn" and take lessons for going forward. Move quicklyTourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts said the group needed to "move quickly to make the most" of Australians' enthusiasm for transtasman travel.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 27, 2020 23:18 UTC