Pack your bags, book your flights - the trans-Tasman bubble will be open for business within a matter of weeks.
As well as reconnecting friends and family, the government's eyeing an economic boost from the floods of cashed up Australian tourists who can start visiting without having to isolate from April 19.
New Zealand will operate the bubble on a state by state basis with Australia, but it comes with a warning - "flyer beware".
A traffic light system lays out what New Zealanders could be expected to do if there's an outbreak in Australia - a key one - don't rely on the government to bail you out if you get stranded.
Political editor Jane Patterson filed this report.
