This morning Air New Zealand announced new Covid-status restrictions for passengers on all domestic flights. From December 14 2021 people aged 12 and over will have to be fully vaccinated or have tested negative for Covid-19 to board.
News and Editorial Director Jemima Huston speaks live to Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Leanne Langridge about the move. They discuss the airline's motivations, why there is an option to have a vaccine passport or a negative test, what input the government had in the decision, and what processes will be put in place to guarantee authentic vaccination passports and test results, as well as the safety of Air New Zealand staff and customers.
The Government’s budget announcement last month included a $175 million dollar recovery package for New Zealand’s arts and music industries. NZ On Air recieved $7.1 million for their New Music Programmes. Jemima speaks with the Head of Music for New Zealand On Air, David Riddler, about the funding boost and why government support for the music industry is important.
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