Podcast appearances and mentions of irene king

A preliminary report into last month's Air India crash has raised more questions around the cause of the crash. The London-bound plane crashed within a minute of take-off, killing all but one passenger on board. Early findings by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau show the fuel control switches in the cockpit had been cut off. To discuss the preliminary findings, aviation commentator Irene King joined Francescar Rudkin LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Air New Zealand prices soaring, aviation commentator Irene King joins Emile Donovan to explain all the different components that make-up the price of a flight: from dynamic inputs like demand to core costs like fuel and airport fees.

Changes to Qantas' loyalty scheme are taking off today. They're raiding the competition, with other airlines' frequent flyers of gold status or higher able to get Qantas Gold by earning just 100 credits – a discount of 600 credits. Air New Zealand also updated its Airpoints system in 2024, increasing flexibility for its flyers. Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens that this move from Qantas is hugely tactical. She says it's about cash flow and getting more engagement from high spending, high value customers. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is in for a change - with CEO Greg Foran resigning from October. He's told the board the airline is in a good place and this is the right time to step down. He took on the role in February 2020. Aviation commentator Irene King says the airline should take this opportunity to restore confidence at home. "Air New Zealand has really got to focus on its core New Zealand market - and I think some of that's been lost. The edge has gone off." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is in for a change - with CEO Greg Foran resigning from October. He's told the board the airline is in a good place and this is the right time to step down. He took on the role in February 2020. Aviation commentator Irene King says the airline should take this opportunity to restore confidence at home. "Air New Zealand has really got to focus on its core New Zealand market - and I think some of that's been lost. The edge has gone off." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a belief Air New Zealand should turn its focus back on serving domestic customers as it looks for a new CEO. Greg Foran has resigned after five years in the job, but he's staying on in the role until October. He says the airline was set up well to continue its growth and innovation. Aviation Commentator Irene King told Andrew Dickens they've got to be really focused on the domestic market. She says customers are unhappy, and they perceive they're not getting value for money. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand has confirmed it is looking into developing a new luxury lounge for frequent flyers. The airline is staying tight-lipped about what these plans entail - but the idea was floated during a presentation for investors during their Investor Day late last year. Aviation commentator Irene King says Air New Zealand's existing lounges tend to crowd out during peak times - and the airline might be looking to address that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand has confirmed it is looking into developing a new luxury lounge for frequent flyers. The airline is staying tight-lipped about what these plans entail - but the idea was floated during a presentation for investors during their Investor Day late last year. Aviation commentator Irene King says Air New Zealand's existing lounges tend to crowd out during peak times - and the airline might be looking to address that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been standing in the shower, when suddenly, the noise in your brain clears and, in its place, appears the perfect thought? That's a Shower Thought. Each Tuesday, here on Nights we're aiming to answer those unshakable questions lurking in the back of your mind. Tonight, Irene King, chief executive at Auckland's Ardmore Flying School, will help us answer the question of what happens to lost luggage.

Irene King, chief executive at Auckland's Ardmore Flying School joins Mark Leishman to explain.

The Air New Zealand flight grounded in Sydney after a bomb threat on Saturday is now back in service. The flight from Wellington left 154 passengers and crew stuck on the tarmac for more than two hours while emergency teams, including the bomb squad, responded. Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Friday 18th of October, the Green Party has voted to invoke the waka jumping legislation against former party, now independent, MP Darleen Tana. Political Editor Jason Walls has the latest on what comes next. The NATO Defence Ministers meeting is underway in Brussels amid ongoing global tension, and Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks to Ryan live from NATO. The aviation industry is warning of a looming shortage of pilots. Ardmore Flying School Chief Executive Irene King explains what it could mean for the industry. Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilot shortages in the aviation sector has some sounding the alarm, concerned that flights could be grounded in four years. There are calls for the Government to intervene, to encourage more young people to pursue the profession. Ardmore Flying School Chief Executive Irene King told Ryan Bridge the financial strains are to blame, with their income not keeping up with costs. She says they're trying to operate with the same income as in 2013. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An aviation commentator says a blown engine oil seal could be why a plane made a smoky emergency landing at Wellington on Sunday. Industry commentator Irene King spoke to Corin Dann.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 9th July.  The Darleen Tana report is out and the Greens have called for her to resign from Parliament, but will she actually leave?  Boeing pleads guilty to criminal fraud after the US Justice Department found they violated a settlement agreement following two fatal crashes. Ryan speaks to NZ aviation expert Irene King.  Changes are on the way for our medicinal cannabis export market, he speaks to Sally King from the Medicinal Cannabis Council.  Ryan asks why the double standard from the Greens - Darleen Tana was asked to resign but not Julie-Anne Genter who has multiple bullying allegations against her.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An aviation expert says Boeing's management would be in jail if it were subject to New Zealand law.   The company's agreed to a guilty plea around defrauding American regulators.   It could pay up to half-a-billion US dollars to avoid prosecution.   The lawsuit relates to two Boeing 737 Max jets that crashed in Indonesia in 2018 —and Ethiopia the year later— leaving hundreds dead.  Irene King told Ryan Bridge that prosecution is just one part of the equation.   She doesn't think it does enough to improve the company's performance or safety.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Airlines will no longer serve hot meals when the seat belt sign is on during all its flights - after a passenger died and more than 100 were injured during severe turbulance. Aviation commentator Irene King discussed the move with Susana Lei'ataua

Air New Zealand's reliability has fallen, and it's trailing Jetstar in figures for last month as it grapples with engine problems.  Only 77% of its domestic flights arrived within 15 minutes of scheduled times last month, down from 88% in January.  Jetstar reported no domestic cancellations last month and almost 79% of flights were on time.  Aviation Commentator Irene King told Mike Hosking that Jetstar is an insignificant airline in comparison to Air NZ's operations.  She said that they only have five planes, all of the same type, so you'd think they'd get it right every time.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cats and dogs will soon be allowed in the cabin of some Australian domestic flights. Virgin has announced plans to become Australia's first airline to allow pets to ride onboard, with small dogs and cats to be allowed in specific rows. The service will only be available on select flights. Aviation commentator Irene King says pet travel is best suited to shorter flights. "You have to keep them short and sweet, because otherwise you have very nasty smells in the cabin." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions are arising over whether Air New Zealand will have to continue to discount domestic flights in coming months as it grapples with sinking demand.  October passenger data highlights the slow down, alongside lower-margin leisure travel and lower capacity.  The airline's forecast a pre-tax profit of up to $230 million for the second half of 2023, down from nearly $300 million last year.  Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby that the data was taken before its capacity problems in which aircrafts were taken out of the system.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back it's New Zealand route, leaving Air New Zealand the key player in that market. Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Tim Dower about why this is happening.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back it's New Zealand route, leaving Air New Zealand the key player in that market. Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Tim Dower about why this is happening.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back it's New Zealand route, leaving Air New Zealand the key player in that market. Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Tim Dower about why this is happening.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International airfares are again set to rise next year. Capacity and engineering issues are believed to be the problem. Hawaiian Airlines recently scaled back it's New Zealand route, leaving Air New Zealand the key player in that market. Aviation commentator Irene King spoke to Tim Dower about why this is happening.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is expected to follow suit and ditch expiry dates on Covid travel credits. Qantas is removing the expiration dates for the credits that were due to run out at the end of the year. Customers with these credits can request a cash refund, while Jetstar customers can use their vouchers for flights indefinitely. Aviation commentator, Irene King, told Kate Hawkesby copying the idea would make a lot of sense. She says it's a competitive market, particularly across the Tasman, so we're going to see change. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is expected to follow suit and ditch expiry dates on Covid travel credits. Qantas is removing the expiration dates for the credits that were due to run out at the end of the year. Customers with these credits can request a cash refund, while Jetstar customers can use their vouchers for flights indefinitely. Aviation commentator, Irene King, told Kate Hawkesby copying the idea would make a lot of sense. She says it's a competitive market, particularly across the Tasman, so we're going to see change. LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand won't be the only airline needing to re-schedule flights next year. The national carrier's changed 1900 flights across eight months of 2023, although 90 percent have moved no more than an hour. Aviation Commentator Irene King says airlines have struggled to cope with the resurgent demand going sky-high. She says the changes aren't a big deal. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Aucklanders! Fancy a trip down to the Capital next weekend? It'll cost you about $600 return at the cheapest, and those flights are at the most unholy of hour. What about you, Southlanders? How does a weekend in sunny Nelson sound? Do you have $900 to spare? For many people a mini summer getaway is off the cards, with domestic airfares remaining stubbornly high. So just how long is this set to last? Here to discuss is the former chief executive of Aviation New Zealand, Irene King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I want to experience Jesus growing in me during Advent. I want to feel him moving in me and moving me to greater closeness with him."How do you experience Jesus growing in you during the season of Advent?//O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia!//This episode was written and recorded by Irene King, a member of the Riverside Church and a part of The Riverside Choir. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear, O Magnum Mysterium as performed by The RIverside Choir, and Lull to Sleep by Cast of Characters.• Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all eight seasons of Be Still and Go. • Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital ministry resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice. • Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo/#sign-up to receive new episodes by email. • Visit www.trcnyc.org/app to download the Riverside app.

More ways for New Zealanders to take to the skies. American Airlines is returning to the country this morning and will fly between Auckland and Dallas all summer. Air Asia will be back from tomorrow. Aviation commentator Irene King says we will see cheaper flights with the increased competition. But she says prices won't be back to normal straight away. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lufthansa has told passengers to turn off tracking devices in their luggage after deeming them as "dangerous goods." Passengers flying with the German airline have been told to remove batteries from trackers like Apple AirTags prior to flying according to the local publication WirtschaftsWoche. This happens at a time when more travellers than ever are using tracking devices to prevent their luggage from being lost. In the August report, Lufthansa told WirtschaftsWoche they considered the devices to be similar to laptops and phones, which cannot be stored in checked bags. "Baggage trackers belong to the category of portable electronic devices and are therefore subject to the dangerous goods regulations for carriage in airplanes issued by the International Civil Aviation Organization," a spokesperson said. "Accordingly, due to their transmission function, the trackers must be used similarly to cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc. during the flight if they are in checked baggage." Following the news, the airline confirmed via Twitter that AirTags must be deactivated if stored in checked luggage. "Lufthansa is banning activated AirTags from luggage as they are classified as dangerous and need to be turned off," read a tweet from the airline's official Twitter account. "According to ICAO guidelines, baggage trackers are subject to the dangerous goods regulations. Furthermore, due to their transmission function, the trackers must be deactivated during the flight if they are in checked baggage and cannot be used as a result," they wrote in an additional tweet. Tracking devices have surged in popularity over recent months. Travellers typically place one in their luggage to try and avoid losing track of their suitcase during a time of disruption and chaos in larger international airports. In some instances, passengers have used tag data to challenge airlines and airports who claim they don't have their luggage. One person was able to use their Apple AirTag to prove an airline worker had stolen their luggage and taken it home. The employee was later charged with theft. Some have been able to use data from their tags to contradict airlines' claims about where their luggage was located. Most famously, one man used his Apple AirTag helped track a lost bag to an airline worker's home, who was subsequently charged with theft. According to a spokesperson for Berlin Brandenburg Airport, while the airport did not have a ban on trackers, if the Lufthansa did, they would abide by their guidelines. This means active trackers in bags heading to a Lufthansa flight could be confiscated, they told local publication, Watson. "Basically, my colleagues deal with the baggage act according to the specifications of the airlines. Because [airlines basically decide] what is and is not allowed on board their planes," the spokesperson said. Lufthansa has been approached for comment. - Sarah Pollok, NZ HeraldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russia has been voted off the United Nations' International Civil Aviation Organization. It's seen partly as retaliation for bombing airports in Ukraine and violating other international aviation agreements. Earlier this year, Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing Russian companies to repossess planes leased from international companies - effective stealing $10 billion of airplanes. Former Aviation New Zealand chief executive Irene King spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Aviation experts have issued warnings about the latest crop of Air New Zealand baggage issues. 65 bags had to be unloaded from a direct flight from NZ to New York so the plane could avoid a cyclone. The affected passengers were not informed of this. Experts are concerned that this may happen again. Irene King, aviation commentator, is one of them and she's here to talk about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For decades, the family court system has done a poor job of showing children how to handle conflict and strife. In North Carolina, three women have set out to be generational chain breakers, modeling positive and effective communication through conflict resolution.  On this episode of Divorce, Healthy!, host Ashley-Nicole Russell speaks with collaborative law attorneys Robin Mermans, owner of Road to Resolution, and Irene King, founder of King Collaborative Family Law. The trio delve into the significance of collaborative practices and the future of divorce law in general.  Each attorney discusses her own tumultuous path with divorce and court proceedings that led them to study, pursue, and practice collaborative law. They all agree that collaborative practices don't just help the separating couple remain civil, but also demonstrates to children and family circles how divorce can be handled with mutual understanding.   “A divorce can be a way that you're able to move forward in a positive nature and in a healthy way for your family,” said Ashley-Nicole. “It can still be handled with respect. And I think that the respect aspect is such a large piece of this.”  Tune in to this episode of Divorce, Healthy! with Ashley-Nicole Russell, Collaborative Attorney serving Beaufort, Raleigh, and Greenville, NC.

A big red kangaroo has bounced right into Air New Zealand's parade, with Qantas launching direct flights from Auckland to New York in direct competition with our national carrier. From mid-2023 Qantas will fly to the big apple three days a week. Air NZ goes live with its three a week direct route to NYC next month. Meanwhile Emirates has revealed its restarting direct flights from Auckland to Dubai in December. What does this aviation revival and rivalry mean for customers back pockets? Aviation commentator Irene King talks to Lisa Owen. 

Air New Zealand have announced today that they will reduce their flight schedule over the next six months, partly due to overwhelming staff illness. The airline will operate with 1.5 per cent fewer seats than originally planned, meaning around 100,000 ticket holders out of 11 million bookings could have their flight cancelled. Both Air New Zealand's domestic and international schedule will operate at 90% of the pre-pandemic capacity for the next six months. We spoke to former CEO of Aviation NZ, Irene King, and got her take on what this all means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, family law attorney Irene King, who started her career in litigation, shares why she has revolutionized her practice to one that focuses exclusively on collaborative divorce. Irene brings a unique perspective to the listener as she shares her personal experience as a divorce attorney who's parents went through a divorce after 45 years of marriage, and how this experience changed her view on how divorce should be handled.Irene King is an experienced Collaborative divorce lawyer, NC Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and certified Family Financial Mediator.  She educates and empowers clients on how to divorce with respect and dignity without going to court.  In 2015, after engaging in divorce warfare for over a decade, Irene stopped litigating completely and founded King Collaborative Family Law, where she has a fully out of court practice and compassionately guides clients through the divorce process to resolve all conflict and issues with her clients' most important goals in mind, especially when children are involved.  There are so many benefits of having a Collaborative divorce that one of Irene's goals is to ensure that one day Collaborative will be the first choice for families in transition and adversarial litigation will be the last resort. 

An aviation expert says changes are needed to Air New Zealand's customer service.The airline is facing significant challenges as it gears up for its busiest month since the start of the pandemic.Along with flights being delayed or cancelled, some customers have complained they're waiting for hours to get through to the call centre.Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby they need to be more responsive to their customers.She's concerned Air New Zealand never tells you how much credit you have, and how much of your money is sitting in its coffers.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An aviation expert says changes are needed to Air New Zealand's customer service.The airline is facing significant challenges as it gears up for its busiest month since the start of the pandemic.Along with flights being delayed or cancelled, some customers have complained they're waiting for hours to get through to the call centre.Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby they need to be more responsive to their customers.She's concerned Air New Zealand never tells you how much credit you have, and how much of your money is sitting in its coffers.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand is scrambling to try and recruit staff.The national carrier is offering cash incentives to try and attract people after the Covid exodus.Aviation commentator Irene King told Heather du Plessis-Allan says there is a lot of nervousness about employment in any aviation job at the moment.“There's just too much uncertainty about: will I have a job in the future? And for how long?”LISTEN ABOVE

High demand is expected to drive up the cost of flights.Air New Zealand is warning it's going to have to hike fares due to rising fuel costs, as more people start to fly again.One aviation industry expert has compared our air fares to the same expensive prices we saw in the 1970sFormer aviation boss Irene King told Andrew Dickens Air New Zealand has a lot of cost pressures on them.She says this is a classic supply and demand problem, underpinned by fairly savage price increases in their basic inputs.LISTEN ABOVE

High demand is expected to drive up the cost of flights.Air New Zealand is warning it's going to have to hike fares due to rising fuel costs, as more people start to fly again.One aviation industry expert has compared our air fares to the same expensive prices we saw in the 1970sFormer aviation boss Irene King told Andrew Dickens Air New Zealand has a lot of cost pressures on them.She says this is a classic supply and demand problem, underpinned by fairly savage price increases in their basic inputs.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand's  $2.2 billion recapitalisation package is being seen as the only way forward. It plans to use it to repay the Crown loan.  The Government will participate in the raise to retain its majority 51 per cent shareholding. Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby Air New Zealand really doesn't have any option. She says the fallback is for the Government to inject more money, and then it brings into question whether Air New Zealand shouldn't be nationalised. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand's  $2.2 billion recapitalisation package is being seen as the only way forward. It plans to use it to repay the Crown loan.  The Government will participate in the raise to retain its majority 51 per cent shareholding. Aviation commentator Irene King told Kate Hawkesby Air New Zealand really doesn't have any option. She says the fallback is for the Government to inject more money, and then it brings into question whether Air New Zealand shouldn't be nationalised. LISTEN ABOVE 

Air New Zealand has announced it is starting it's non-stop flights from Auckland and New York in September. It will be one of the longest flights in the world, taking 16-18 hours. But government and Air New Zealand say American tourists are the key to our tourism recovery. Aviation commentator Irene King joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air New Zealand has announced it is starting it's non-stop flights from Auckland and New York in September. It will be one of the longest flights in the world, taking around 16 hours. But government and Air New Zealand say American tourists are the key to our tourism recovery. Aviation commentator Irene King joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVE 

Investigators are piecing together how a China Eastern plane nose dived on its way from Kunming City to Guangzhou. 132 people were onboard the Boeing 737-800 when it plummeted into a mountainous area near the city of Wuzhou. There's no sign of life among the scattered debris. Aviation commentator Irene King talks to Lisa Owen.  

Irene King is a Collaborative  Divorce lawyer, meditator, and empath who shares her experience with helping people navigate through difficult times as well as sharing her personal story of her own parents divorce.  

A former American Airlines boss has predicted that the price of international flights will skyrocket when the pandemic is over.Robert Crandall says environmental concerns will be the main factor driving the prices up and if some tourism venues try to limit visitor numbers, that won't help either.International aviation commentator Irene King says Crandall is not uninformed, but disagrees with him.“I think that this is just exceptional times that we're in, no one can really predict the future.”King also thinks prices are about the same as 2019.“There's no mass desire to travel across the Tasman, there's still a lot of uncertainty in Australia, and that's going to be reflected around the globe.”But King thinks confidence will gradually build back up as confidence builds and governments get their procedures to facilitate travel right.LISTEN ABOVE

New Zealand is at risk of being left behind as international travel looks to resume. A Singapore and Hong Kong bubble will take off next month - and it is hoped that, by summer, Americans fully vaccinated against Covid will to be able to visit the European Union.Independent travel commentator Irene King says that it should be a concern that these big players are talking about bubbles.She told Andrew Dickens that New Zealand needs to move with the times. "Unless you're the first mover in this new market, then you run the risk of missing out on these high value American tourists, and they are incredibly valuable to the New Zealand economy."King says that we need to look at shifting the MIQ constraints, such as by considering allowing vaccinated tourists. LISTEN ABOVE

A Covid-influenced Waitangi Day dawn ceremony may have started a new tradition on New Zealand's national day.The ceremony, which started at 5am yesterday and was attended by hundreds of people, was done completely outside - a significant shift from previous years when a portion of the ceremony was done inside Te Whare Rūnanga marae.The change was largely made thanks to Covid-19, as organisers were advised against gatherings in small, confined areas.However, many of the ceremony's integral figures saw the change as a positive one."Having an open air ceremony was important to us," Waitangi National Trust chairman Pita Tipene said."Everybody feels a little bit more into it."Tipene described the feeling among tangata whenua and Government officials as "upbeat" and recognised how lucky we were to have created a sanctuary where Covid hadn't overtaken us."Looking out at everyone is really special, singing together, the hymns and the waiata, is really unifying."Tipene said he would advocate for future ceremonies to be held outside - as long as the weather was suitable.Listen above as Irene King and Simon Wilson join Francesca Rudkin to discuss Waitangi Day and the rest of the week's news 

Some governments are being branded laggards, for failing to come up with an international system to verify people have had the Covid-19 tests and vaccinations they say they have.Pre-departure Covid-19 testing for travellers arriving in New Zealand from the United Kingdom could be in place by mid-January.Minister for Covid-19 Response Chris Hipkins yesterday revealed planning is currently underway for pre-departure risk reduction measures.He says these include selecting the most effective forms of testing in the circumstances.However, international aviation commentator Irene King says that Governments have been laggards by not coming up with international agreements around testing. She told Tim Dower we need to be able to trust the tests other countries say have been done."We've got to have a lot of confidence that these certificates, when they are issued, are actually credible."King says that there are restraints around what airlines are able to do legally, which prevents them from going ahead and making these tests mandatory themselves.Additional risk measures for other countries are also being considered.Returnees will still need to go through the 14-day managed isolation and quarantine process once they arrive in New Zealand.Hipkins says they're going beyond what's been done in the past, to stay ahead of what appears to be a worsening situation globally and, in doing so, reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading during transit and entering our managed isolation facilities 

Irene King is Head of IBM Systems Lab Services for UK & Ireland. She has lived and breathed uncertainty throughout her extensive career, continually responding to technological change and advising clients on how to use technology to grow their business. She applies the same approach to leading people too, recognising that everyone is different and everyone needs to have a voice to be engaged on the journey. If you think IBM is stuffy, think again. Irene is an entrepreneur.