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There was a mixed reaction today after the Prime Minister confirmed that Auckland residents would be able to travel outside their region starting tomorrow.
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There will be no restrictions on the border, as the city faces stricter restrictions than the rest of the country. Source: 1 NEWS
In Christchurch, a woman told 1 NEWS that she thought some South Islanders were concerned about Aucklanders’ travels.
Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Leeann Watson urged people to remain vigilant by maintaining contact tracing efforts.
“The last thing we can afford is to raise Alert Levels again … about $ 1 million per week is the impact of not having Aucklandites in Canterbury.”
Meanwhile, in Queenstown, another says, “I’d rather they didn’t come.”
“The country needs to be able to contain the virus. Dr. Ashley Bloomfield is doing very, very well and the Government is doing everything they can to contain it. “
There are also doubts in Porirua of Wellington, one man said he thought it was “maybe a little too early” for Auckland residents to be traveling.
“It’s a little worrying, but to be honest, from my point of view, I think we have to open up and we have to fix it,” says another woman.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern urged Auckland residents to use their common sense while traveling.
“If you are sick, stay home. Definitely don’t travel. “
ALIVED QUEENSTOWN TOUR OPERATORS
Despite some unease, Queenstown tour operators are relieved that a large part of the market is opening up again in the form of Auckland residents.
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In Queenstown, operators are breathing in relief before the move to Level 2. Source: 1 NEWS
Large numbers of Auckland residents are expected to head to the city for the Winter Pride Festival. The demand is evident, with fewer than five vacant seats on Air NZ flights from Auckland to Queenstown tomorrow.
However, there are fears that another increase in alert levels could be fatal for tourism and hospitality operators in Queenstown.
