Christmas repatriation flights

Tonga RSE workers demand more flight seats to get home for Christmas

Sefita Hao’uli who is a spokesperson for RSE workers says the next flight is on the 19th of this month with a confirmed limit of only 40 seats.

“This would be our fourth repatriation flight. Just over 300 workers out of 1300 workers that are in New Zealand ​have been able to return home​.

“It’s quite clear that we’re unable to meet the demands."​

Hao'uli say many workers have decided to stay and work throughout the holiday season due to the tight border restrictions.