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New Zealand and Australia finally are enjoying the dawn of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic as New Zealand eased its border restrictions for Australians on April 13.
Both countries have had one of the strictest Covid-19 restrictions globally. However, as the recovery period has set its feet right, New Zealand joins several other countries in the journey of easing out the pandemic restrictions. 
Travel journey between New Zealand & Australia amid Covid-19  
Both counties shut their borders at the earliest as the unprecedented spread of Covid-19 rattled the world in 2020. However, in March-April 2021, the countries decided to form a travel corridor to assist leisure tourism, business travel, and other forms of travel between the two nations.
However, as the spread of Delta took a heavy toll on the Australian economy, New Zealand decided to suspend the travel corridor. Later, Australia decided to reopen its international borders in a phased manner and finally reopened its borders in February. However, New Zealand remained cautious, and finally decided to reopen its doors to Aussies from April 13.
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Hundreds of Australians landed in New Zealand on April 13 after what felt like decades. On Wednesday morning, the first two flights from Australia landed at the Auckland International Airport. Air New Zealand ran 11 almost-full flights from Australia on the day of border reopening.
Foreigners are required to be fully vaccinated as they enter New Zealand, excluding some in case of exceptional circumstances. Additionally, pre-departure testing is also mandatory for most travellers. This is among the first steps taken by New Zealand to revisit its spot in the international tourism market. Additionally, the border reopening would help the country ease its labour shortages.
Several families and friends had been parted from one another across the two nations amid strict border restrictions. Thus, as Aussies finally arrived in New Zealand, there was an aura of love, joy, and reunion among the loved ones.
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New Zealand’s outlook for Covid-19 restrictions 
New Zealand plans to reopen its borders in a phased manner. However, there is no rush according to its plans. Travellers from visa-waiver nations like the USA, the UK and Singapore would be allowed to enter New Zealand from May 1 onwards. Additionally, the borders may remain closed for the rest of the nations until October.
Additionally, the country is also reducing its domestic Covid-19 restrictions. There will be no restrictions on the number of people attending indoor events. Easing on mask-wearing may be there, however, particular announcements are yet to be made on the subject.
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Various countries take different measures in the journey of reuniting with the world. New Zealand, however, has taken stricter standards and is thus a latter participant in the reuniting process. However, undoubtedly, the country has also well managed its Covid-19 cases. Having said so, with efficient precaution and planning, New Zealand is now all set to welcome Australians as its first international tourists to the country.
 SOURCE- KALKINE MEDIA