Travel between New Zealand and China is set to get a little easier thanks to new direct airline routes.
Three additional routes between Guangzhou and Auckland will be introduced and the Guangzhou - Christchurch route reinstated.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says China remains an important tourist market for New Zealand and the increased capacity could bring an additional seven thousand 7000 people a month.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram says it’s a boon for the tourism industry and exporters.
Rebecca Ingram spoke to Corin Dann.