After weathering the pandemic for more than two years and taking a cautious approach to reopening, New Zealand finally lifted all its travel restrictions on Sept. 13 — and now is an ideal time to plan a trip. Fares from multiple U.S. cities to Auckland have been slashed by as much as 56{5a5867cc9cca71cf546db38f42fbf171004839e3542174405390d177276b4f49}. Tickets otherwise cost upward of $1,500. HUAFIRES/GETTY IMAGES There is a mix of major cities and smaller ones offering this deal. Fly to Auckland from New York City or Huntsville, Alabama — fares across the board are less than $1,000. Sign up for our daily newsletter The deal applies to flights taking place from February to March…