New Zealand to open travel bubble with Cook Islands — but that doesn't mean we're in it too

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New Zealand is opening up a travel bubble with the Cook Islands in two weeks. But it is not a straightforward trip for Australians.

The arrangement falls short of free movement between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands

Quarantine-free travel between the South Pacific nation in New Zealand will begin on May 17 after negotiations with Jacinda Ardern's government.However, the arrangement falls short of free movement between Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Ms Ardern said the practicalities of shipping, storing and administering vaccine in the Pacific meant it would be sensible to do it quickly.The Cook Islands is deeply dependent on tourism and Ms Ardern acknowledged it has been eager to reopen to New Zealand for some time.

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Interesting to see what happens if an NZ dual passport holder who enters NZ from Australia (maybe on an Aussie passport) then attempts to travel on to the Cook Islands on his NZ passport

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