Borders to open from mid-Jan
Vaccinated arrivals from Australia can self-isolate for 7 days from Jan 17; Vaccinated NZers from other countries can self-isolate from Feb 14; All vaccinated travellers can come from April 30
TLDR: Fully vaccinated New Zealanders can return from Australia without having to stay in MIQ from Jan 17, as long as they have a negative pre-departure test and self-isolate for seven days, Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins has announced.
Vaccinated New Zealanders from countries other than Australia can come in without having to stay in MIQ from Feb 14, with all arrivals from all countries eligible to self-isolate from April 30.
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