Hipkins says New Zealand could soon open border to Australians

[ad_1] After simmering for weeks, the trans-Tasmanian bubble problem could finally be coming to a boil. Covid-19 Recovery Minister Chris Hipkins said Tuesday that the thorny negotiations will likely result in a unilateral opening of New Zealand’s borders so Australians can travel to New Zealand. “The reason we have not …

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Covid-19: More than 11,000 foreigners granted entry to New Zealand as Kiwis scramble to secure positions at MIQ

[ad_1] The number of foreigners allowed to cross New Zealand’s Covid-restricted borders has now risen to more than 11,000. Less than half of them were critical healthcare workers, with the rest coming from a variety of industries, including construction and entertainment. Research and development, which brought in 1,878 of the …

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