Scott Morrison, Jacinda Ardern talks prompt hopes for two-way NZ, Australia travel bubble
Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern have held talks on the trans-Tasman bubble, prompting hopes New Zealand will soon open its borders.
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Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Jacinda Ardern have held talks on the trans-Tasman travel bubble, prompting hopes New Zealand will soon open its borders to Australians.
The two leaders spoke on Tuesday following Ms Ardern’s landslide election win, and after almost two weeks of successful one-way travel which has allowed Kiwis to come to Australia.
Mr Morrison’s office confirmed they had discussed trans-Tasman travel as part of wider talks on responding to COVID-19 and safely opening up their economies.
Tourism & Transport Forum chief executive Margy Osmond said following the two leaders’ “constructive” talks this week, the lobby group would be working closely with both governments, airports and airlines on “expanding the successful first tranche of the trans-Tasman bubble to full two-way travel as a matter of priority”.
Premier Steven Marshall has yet to receive a response from the NZ prime minister on his request for two-way travel with South Australia.
Adelaide Airport is still in talks with Air New Zealand about resuming direct flights with Auckland.
SA Tourism Commission boss Rodney Harrex said market research had shown consumer confidence in NZ had lifted which was good news for when international travel resumed.
“South Australia is seen as a safe destination in a safe country, and that’s due to a lot of good work by everyone within our state,” he said.
“We’re very keen to make sure when two-way travel can resume, our Kiwi friends will be eager to book a trip to SA and will be welcomed back with open arms.”
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