ATS Pacific New Zealand

16/03/2022

That’s right folks - after more than two years of closed borders we can’t wait to see you all again, starting on the 1st of May!!

Vaccinated Australians can travel to New Zealand from 11.59pm Tuesday 12 April.

Vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries, and those with existing valid visitor visas can travel to New Zealand from 11.59pm Sunday 1 May.

Tourists will not need to self-isolate on arrival, they will be required to have proof of a negative pre-departure test, with two further rapid antigen tests on Day 0/1 and 5/6. Travellers who return a positive RAT must immediately self-isolate, register their result and follow up with a PCR test.

Find out more here: https://covid19.govt.nz/international-travel/travel-to-new-zealand/when-new-zealand-borders-open/

24/11/2021

Hey folks - this is the news we’ve all been waiting 18 long months for! We can’t wait to welcome your clients back to our beautiful country from April next year!!

Changes to our international border restrictions will make travelling to New Zealand easier. Our high levels of vaccination allow greater flexibility at the border, but we still need to take a cautious approach.

➡From 11.59pm Sunday 16 January 2022, fully vaccinated New Zealanders and other eligible travellers can travel to New Zealand from Australia without staying in MIQ.
➡From 11.59pm Sunday 13 February 2022, fully vaccinated New Zealanders and other eligible travellers can travel to New Zealand from all other countries.
➡From 30 April, 2022, all fully vaccinated individuals will be able to travel to New Zealand, with the re-opening staged over time.
➡The Very High-Risk classification for Indonesia, Fiji, India, Pakistan and Brazil is to be removed in early December 2021 and travellers from these countries will be able to enter New Zealand on the same basis as travellers from most other countries.

All travellers will still need a negative pre-departure test, proof of being fully vaccinated, a passenger travel declaration about their travel history, a day 0/1 test on arrival, a requirement to self-isolate for 7 days, and a final negative test before entering the community.

More information about how self-isolation will work will be released next month.

You can read more about travel to New Zealand on our website here: https://covid19.govt.nz/travel/international-travel-and-transit/travel-to-new-zealand/

14/03/2020

Countries and territories that are areas of concern for COVID-19.

18/02/2020

Yay for exciting new hotels coming our way! We all love a bit of inventory right?!

05/02/2020

SOUTH ISLAND STATE HIGHWAYS ADVISORY: FINAL UPDATE: 10AM, FRI 7 FEB

THIS POST WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED OR MONITORED - FOR THE LATEST UPDATES GO TO THE NEW POST HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/nztasouthisland/photos/a.599679350116452/2705938632823836

OTAGO

• SH6 FRANKTON TO KINGSTON & KINGSTON TO FIVE RIVERS JUNC. - FLOODING – The road is now OPEN, following flooding in the area, with various speed restrictions in place. Slips and concerns regarding rockfall remain.

• SH8 ROXBURGH - FLOODING - there are multiple Stop/Go traffic management sites with 30km/h speed restrictions in place.

• SH90 WAIKOIKOI TO TAPANUI – FLOODING – The road is now OPEN from the intersection of Koi Rd to Station, with a 30 km/h temporary speed limit in place.

SOUTHLAND

• SH1 MATAURA TO GORE - FLOODING - The road between Glendhu Rd and Charlton Rd is now OPEN with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place.

• SH6 Kingston to Lumsden – FLOODING - Road is now OPEN with various speed restrictions in place.

• SH6 MAKAREWA JUNCTION, MAKAREWA RIVER BRIDGE - FLOODING - The road is now OPEN under STOP/GO.

• SH93 CLINTON TO MATAURA – FLOODING - This road is now OPEN.

Please take extra care along this route.

• SH94 GORE TO MANDEVILLE – Flooding has receded and the road is now OPEN, with a 30Km/h speed restriction in place.

• SH94 MILFORD TO TE ANAU, CASCASDE CREEK TO CHASM - FLOODING - ROAD CLOSED with extensive damage. Expected to remain closed until at least Wed 12th Feb. Opening to Cascade Creek 4pm Thu 13th and to Divide or Hollyford Turnoff by Fri 14th Feb. (Dependent on weather and other factors)

• SH96 TE TIPUA TO MATAURA – Flooding has receded and the road is now OPEN.

• SH99 MAKAREWA BRIDGE, WALLACETOWN - FLOODING - The road between Steel Rd and Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Rd is now OPEN, with a 30 km/h temporary speed restriction.

For further information overnight related to incidents on the State Highways in the South Island region, please visit our Traffic and Travel Map: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic

For updates on local roads, check with your local Council. See a list here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/canterbury/traffic-update/747160.

16/01/2020

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising road users that SH73 between Arthurs Pass and Turiwhate will be closed overnight Sunday 19th January and Monday 20st January from 9pm to 6am.

06/01/2020

31/12/2019

Happy New Year! We can’t believe 2019 is already over!

To everyone we have had the pleasure of working with over the past year whether you are an agent, supplier or client, thank you so much for all your amazing support. We look forward to working with you in 2020!

24/12/2019

Meri Kirihimete from all of us at ATS Pacific! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

23/12/2019

One more sleep until Christmas! Just a quick reminder from everyone at ATS Pacific to travel safe over this Christmas break as everyone tries to make it home for Christmas! Please keep up to date with the latest updates on journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic

Find road closures, incidents, roadworks and traffic cameras across New Zealand.

22/12/2019

Before we all put our feet up and fire up the barbie over the Christmas break, just a quite reminder that our holiday office hours are as follows:

The Product Department will operate on skeleton staff from Monday 23 December 2019 to Monday 06 January 2020 and will be closed on the following dates:

- Wednesday 25 December 2019
- Thursday 26 December 2019
- Wednesday 01 January 2020
- Thursday 02 January 2020

The New Zealand FIT Reservations Team will be closed on the following dates:

- Wednesday 25 December 2019
- The Reservation teams will be operating on skeleton staff on Thursday 26 December 2019
- Wednesday 01 January 2020

The New Zealand Groups Reservations Team will be closed on the following dates:

- Wednesday 25 December 2019
- Thursday 26 December 2019
- Wednesday 01 January 2020
- Thursday 02 January 2020

For emergencies, Reservations can be reached on the after hours’ phones over these days for urgent matters.

19/12/2019

Wohooo! Happy Friday and Merry Christmas!

16/12/2019

Just a friendly reminder that this page is not monitored - if you need help or have any queries regarding your travel arrangements, please contact our reservations team on +64 9 918 7120. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year for anything you may need help with!

11/12/2019

*Road Closures Update*

WEST COAST – SOUTH ISLAND
The New Zealand Transport Agency has made great progress with State Highway 6 (SH6) and it is now only the section between Harihari and Whataroa that remains closed. The estimated reopening date is Christmas.
The section of SH6 between Franz Josef and Fox Glacier will be open from 8:00am daily and close overnight from 8:00pm. Repair work is still underway, caution is advised whilst travelling this route.
The Section of SH6 between Fox Glacier and Haast is now open and caution is advised due to slips and washouts.

CANTERBURY – SOUTH ISLAND
State Highway One is now open and operational. The road is open at the Rangitata River Bridge. There is a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place due to an uneven surface. Road users are advised to take extra care when travelling along this route.

Please note our teams are monitoring the situation and working on relocating clients that are due to be in the region between now and the estimated opening date. If you have any questions regarding specific bookings or would like a list of your bookings affected please contact our Reservations team via email [email protected]. They are currently working on files due to travel to the West Coast on 18th December 2019.

The next update on the roads will come out when the road completely reopens or if the situation changes due to bad weather.

11/12/2019

Today the ATS Office was lucky enough to be serenaded by The Beatles themselves... from Auckland City Hotel - Hobson Street that is! 🎤 The team eagerly await their annual caroling visit each year for some Christmas cheer! 🎅🎄💫

10/12/2019

You can find our latest update in your inboxes from the NZ Product team or follow the links below for an update on the White Island eruption. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones and those who were injured. ❤️

09/12/2019

We’ve got a lot happening on our South Island roads at the moment so read carefully and share this information with your clients and agents ☺️. Drive safe everyone 🚗 🚙

SOUTH ISLAND STATE HIGHWAYS - FINAL UPDATE: 6:45 AM, THU 12 DEC

THIS POST WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED - PLEASE REFER TO THIS LINK FOR LATEST UPDATES: https://www.facebook.com/nztasouthisland/posts/2589098331174534 ^JP

----------

Traffic updates

Nelson/Marlborough

• SH6 North of the intersection with SH 65 Due to a prior crash, there is a 50 km/h speed restriction in place.

• SH63 Wairau Valley, The Wairau River Bridge - Flooding - The road has reopened under a 30km/h temporary speed restriction following an earlier road closure. Caution is advised along this route.

Canterbury

• UPDATE: SH 1 Rangitata River Bridge - ROAD OPEN - Flooding - The road is now OPEN. There is a 30km/h temporary speed restriction is in place due to an uneven surface. Road users are advised to take extra care when travelling along this route.

• Route 72 Arundel, Upper Rangitata Bridge - ROAD OPEN- Flooding - Route 72 has now reopened after prior road closure. Due to speed restrictions and increased traffic volumes, road users are advised to expect delays when travelling along this route.

West Coast

• SH 6 Harihari to Whataroa - ROAD CLOSED - Slip - This section of the road is expected to remain closed until further notice. The aim is to have it open (with restrictions) before Christmas. This work is entirely weather dependent.

• SH 6 Whataroa to Franz Josef - Slip - Road is open but no access is available north of Whataroa.

• SH 6 Franz Josef to Fox Glacier - ROAD OPEN - Slip - Repair work is still underway, caution is advised whilst travelling this route. The road will close overnight from 8 pm to 8 am until further notice.

• SH 6 Fox Glacier to Haast - ROAD OPEN - Slip - Road is now open. Caution is advised due to slips and washouts.

• SH 6 Haast to Makarora - Slip - Due to a slip at Clarkes Bluff the road is down to one lane with traffic lights.

Otago

• SH 6 Makarora to The Neck, near Boundary Creek - Slip - Due to a slip blocking the westbound lane, the road is down to one lane under priority give way with a temporary speed limit of 30km/h in place. Road users are advised to expect minor delays and to take extra care.

Southland

• There are no current impacts.

www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
^SM

09/12/2019

WHITE ISLAND VOLCANO
This afternoon at around 2:00pm the volcano on our East Coast in the Bay of Plenty has erupted. We have no clients booked through ATS Pacific NZ for activities on the island today.
We will be in touch tomorrow with a further update once the local authorities have released more information.

07/12/2019

Some footage of the road south of Christchurch SH72. As always we have a team of staff in the office contacting clients and making alternative arrangements. Update to follow tomorrow once NZTA releases their next update on both this road and the West Coast SH6 too.

06/12/2019

Morena Everyone,
More rain on the West Coast overnight has resulted in another section of Star Highway 6 closing. The next offical update from the NZTA is due tomorrow. We have staff in the office today and tomorrow so they are contacting clients on the ground to assist with alternative arrangements. Feel free to call or email our office for more information.
+64 9 918 7120 or [email protected]

05/12/2019

For anyone who hasn't seen it, New Zealand week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is a must see! From being picked up by Jacinda Ardern at the airport to learning the ways of the All Blacks with Piri Weepu, there are five ten minute segments of Colbert exploring all things Kiwi.

05/12/2019

We’ve spent the last couple of days listening to and learning from an array of amazing guest speakers including Tourism New Zealand, Coliberate, NRDA and TVNZ. As always it was brilliant to catch up with our industry colleagues from around New Zealand who all gathered with us for the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Christmas Symposium. Caitlin is pictured here at Grand Millennium Hotel in Auckland with Lauren from The Great Journeys of New Zealand, Jessica from Beachcomber Cruises Picton and Kenny from Ziptrek! Who else can you spot in this photo?

04/12/2019

In true New Zealand fashion we have been having some sporadic weather the past few days throughout the South Island. For the most up to date information please check out the NZTA website or the NZTA South Island page below. Stay safe everyone!

Find road closures, incidents, roadworks and traffic cameras across New Zealand.

03/12/2019

New Zealand is a special place, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to keep it clean and green! Tourism New Zealand have a stunning campaign, the Tiaki Promise, to promote a commitment to care for New Zealand while travelling. Check it out below!

24/11/2019

24/11/2019

24/11/2019