2nd May 2022 Borders / EmploymentThe workers will support NZ’s hospitality, horticultural and tourism sectors, says Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi.
13th April 2022 BordersThousands of visitors from Australia will arrive in New Zealand today, marking the restart of isolation-free trans-Tasman travel.
31st March 2022 Borders / EmploymentThe re-opening of New Zealand’s borders could make it harder for employers to fill critical worker shortages as Kiwis head overseas, according to a new report which estimates a net outflow of 16,500 people as border opened.
16th March 2022 Borders / ExportsThe government brings forward border reopenings for visitors from Australia and visa waiver countries like the US and UK.
14th March 2022 Borders / EmploymentBut it’s no ‘silver bullet’ for industries struggling to cope with labour shortages.
4th February 2022 Borders / EmploymentWhile it opens for more workers, it comes too late for some and does not do enough to address labour shortages for others.
3rd February 2022 Borders / EmploymentBut they will still need to go into self-isolation, says Jacinda Ardern.
30th September 2021 BordersBusinesses can now apply to take part in the government’s self-isolation pilot scheduled to start in October.
28th September 2021 BordersThe pilot will allow a short business trip overseas for fully-vaccinated people but they must self-isolate for 14 days when they return to New Zealand.
13th August 2021 Borders / Covid-19Business travel, the ability to access skilled staff, and the hospitality sector will all benefit from a successful implementation.
12th August 2021 Borders / GovernmentNew Zealand will start a phased border re-opening in early 2022, says Jacinda Ardern.
