From Friday, New Zealanders will be able to say g'day to our Aussie neighbours without having to isolate on arrival across the ditch.
The one-way travel bubble is with New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
As that comes into force, Auckland Airport is trialling new technology, like thermal imaging cameras.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge spoke to Operations General Manager Anna Cassels-Brown about what changes travelling Kiwis can expect.
