The tourism sector is hoping it will be back to business as usual.

The final Covid restrictions, including the seven day isolation period and mask wearing in health settings, were scrapped by the Government as of midnight last night.

Tourism Export Council Chief Executive Lynda Keene told Mike Hosking they've been lobbying for this since last year.

She says it's a huge relief to be able to get back to doing what they do best.

Keene says claims these restrictions didn't make any difference to the sector are incorrect.

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