NZSki boss reacts to changes to border reopening - a podcast by RNZ

Most tourists will be able to by pass self isolation when they are finally allowed back into Aotearoa - but at the moment the government's sticking with its mid-July timetable to welcome visitors back.
From 11.59pm Wednesday night only Covid positive or unvaccinated returnees will have to isolate.
Others can go straight into the community after a negative test on arrival.
Flights started arriving from Australia on Monday and New Zealanders from the rest of the world will be welcomed later this week - earlier than expected.
But it's a bitter sweet announcement for the tourism industry, with many saying the wont be able to go the distance.
Paul Anderson is the chief executive officer of NZSki.

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