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The PM has been at the TRENZ conference with Tourism Minister Louise Upston. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is speaking to media from the TRENZ tourism conference at Auckland's International Convention Centre.

He has been at the conference with Tourism Minister Louise Upston.

Earlier today Air NZ announced it was launching three further international routes from Christchurch.

Luxon is due to speak from 12.15pm.

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