New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reported the country expects to launch a two way travel bubble with the Cook Islands in May-2021 (Pacific Tourism Organisation, 26-Mar-2021). Ms Ardern stated: "There has been significant work with preparedness and we are currently working in earnest towards a May commencement". She added: "The Director General of Health has also advised that beginning vaccination will add to the safe opening of quarantine free travel".
New Zealand and Cook Islands aiming to launch travel bubble in May-2021
29 March, 2021