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Lazor said local businesses are saying the same thing, including accommodation providers, ski hire and restaurants. “Mackenzie is one area that took a big hit over Covid. This is a much, much needed bump for the area. “And we’re only just at the start of the season.” He said it’s likely the pause in trans-Tasman travel will have more of an effect in Wanaka, and would only affect Mt Dobson “a little bit”. “It’s sad, but it’s a health and safety issue, and we’ll adjust.” Lazor said Mt Dobson had been very busy with domestic travellers, and though there might be a few Australians that intended to ski in the Mackenzie, it’s likely the inability of New Zealanders to travel across the Tasman will mean even more locals hitting the slopes.
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