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New Zealand border fully reopening by July 2022, new immigration settings announced

11 May 2022

The Government has announced a new faster timeline for reopening the border and reconnecting New Zealand with the world. New Zealand’s border will now be fully reopened by the end of July – 3 months earlier than originally planned.

Immigration Immigration and tourism

Two more trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network

06 May 2022

More of Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning scenery, culture and heritage and related activities are accessible by bike as 2 new trails join the Ngā Haerenga Great Rides network.

Tourism funding Tourism projects Provincial development

INZ accepts review recommendations relating to the detention of asylum seekers

03 May 2022

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) welcomes the recommendations of the independent review of its processes and procedures relating to the detention of asylum seekers.

Immigration

Future of remaining MIQ facilities

03 May 2022

The closure of the 4 remaining MIQ facilities will be brought forward due to very low numbers using the facilities.

Immigration and tourism

Border class exception for ski seasonal workers

14 April 2022

The government has announced a border class exception for up to 275 experienced ski seasonal workers.

Immigration

Cycle trails good for health, economy

14 April 2022

New Zealand’s cycle trails and cycle tourism are more popular than ever.

Tourism projects

Milestone for MIQ as NZDF security departs

31 March 2022

An important milestone in the operations of Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) has been reached with the release of the vast majority of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) security personnel. Their significant duties have contributed greatly to the success of MIQ.

Immigration and tourism

MIQ voucher booking system to end, decommissioning of facilities underway

24 March 2022

With New Zealand now reopening to the world and MIQ winding down, the MIQ voucher booking system is being decommissioned, says Head of MIQ Chris Bunny.

Immigration and tourism

Sudima MIQ facility to support Rotorua community during Omicron outbreak

21 March 2022

The last remaining MIQ facility in Rotorua is to be used to support the community during the current Omicron outbreak. The Sudima Rotorua Managed Isolation Facility will be available to support community cases from Tuesday 22 March 2022 until the end of May.

Immigration and tourism

Border changes for unvaccinated New Zealand Citizens

18 March 2022

The Government has agreed that unvaccinated New Zealand citizens, and those who are eligible to travel to New Zealand do not need to enter MIQ or to self-isolate. This change takes effect from 11.59pm on Friday 18 March.

Immigration and tourism

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