3 Feb 2021

INZ should reconsider Le Laperouse visas - tour operator

From Midday Report, 12:47 pm on 3 February 2021

An experienced tour operator says Immigration New Zealand should seriously reconsider granting work visas to all crew on the stranded cruise ship Le Laperouse, saying the country's tourism reputation is taking a hit.

Stephen Greenfield, who owns New Zealand Tours, says the economic impact of blocking the ship is also damaging.

He spoke to Emma Hatton.