The safety authority cited "insufficient evidence" in its decision to increase the allowable tailwind for aircraft, which would have seen fewer planes flying over the inner-city.

Here, we explain the rules for Kiwis in Australia currently trying to return home after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Friday the trans-Tasman bubble would be suspended to all of Australia for two months.

The bizarre situation is a result of the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble and Qantas ceasing most of its international operations.

The union’s national secretary said aviation workers are worried about what will happen with their jobs and want a guarantee they can support their families.