Seeking agreement to proactively release two Cabinet papers: A National Quarantine System: Options for the Ongoing COVID-19 Response and Future Pandemic Preparedness, and Options for Accelerating MIQ Network Transition
Seeking agreement to decommission – and thereby close – the MIQ network in its entirety by August 2022, rather than December 2022 as previously agreed.
The purpose of this briefing is to seek direction on deactivating some or all of the remaining Auckland MIQ facilities at the end of June due to decreased demand.
Seeks agreement to decommission the Commodore Hotel Christchurch as an MIQ facility given the lack of demand and the cost of continuing to retain it in the network until the end of August.
Seeking agreement to deactivate the Central Region’s three MIQ facilities by 30 April 2022 subject to final discussions with iwi and District Health Boards.
COVID-19 Public Health Response (Self-isolation Requirements and Permitted Work) Amendment Order (No 3) 2022; amending clause 29 updating legislative framework for transferring people from self-isolation to a managed isolation and quarantine facility (MIQF).