With no international tourists due any time soon, operators say the levy would only make it more expensive for Kiwis to enjoy their own country.
Southland woman Low-Ama Messman runs Furever Homes, a charity helping abandoned pets.
Dr Colin Tukuitonga's comments come as Cabinet meets today to discuss Auckland's alert levels.
"Everything we’ve done has been very deliberate, very carefully staged," Jacinda Ardern says.
Fans will be able to see the Supalonely star at 10 venues across the country in February and March.
A McDonald's, fish 'n' chips shop and several cafes are on the list of new exposure sites.
The Health Secretary has commissioned a review into oximeters giving less accurate readings for people with darker skin.
Nineteen seals have been found dead in total, leading DOC to dub all of the deaths suspicious.
The seven months pregnant woman was shot in the head and stomach in Philadelphia.
The popular Crusaders coach said he wanted to be "professional" and knew the team would be "hurting".
Am eight-under-64 in her final round at the Tour Championship as more than enough to secure the top award.
A total of 85 people are in hospital with the virus.
The man died at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital.
Police say foul play is not suspected in Li's disappearance.
Te Auhou Walker-Davis, 12, hasn't been seen since Saturday.
The former Warriors star is just one of many storylines unfolding ahead of the new season.
While the body was happy Peng Shuai appeared to be safe, they said the footage was "insufficient" in proving her wellbeing.
A 32-year-old woman is currently in police custody over the incident.
It kicks in on December 2 at 11.59pm.
The fire broke out on Kopu Road at 2.45pm on Monday.
Ardern also said when Aucklanders can finally get a haircut.
The 32-year-old "priority offender" will be facing a number of charges.
The person was staying with a family member at Ocean Shores Village.
The airline has cancelled flights to and from Australia up until the end of the year.
The country is set to move from alert levels to the new traffic light system.
The Director-General of Health believes NZ's high vaccination rates are helping ease the healthcare burden.
Officials were told the powerful food manufacturer had failed to properly handle injury claims for several injured meat workers.
Ardern announced Auckland hairdressers will be allowed to open from Thursday.
Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 6 shortly before 5pm.
The eased restrictions come as a welcome relief for groomers and customers alike.
Night-time operations by Farrah's has left people exhausted and angry at the lack of action from the council.
