March 16 (Reuters) - ASX:
* AIR NEW ZEALAND SECURITIES ON ASX WILL BE PLACED IN TRADING HALT PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT
* AIR NZ NEEDS TIME TO ASSESS OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF INCREASED TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BY NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT
* AIR NZ SECURITIES WILL REMAIN IN TRADING HALT UNTIL EARLIER OF COMMENCEMENT OF NORMAL TRADING ON 18 MARCH OR WHEN ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE