INZ should reconsider Le Laperouse visas - tour operator

Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 11:47 p.m.

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.