New Zealand to open int’l borders fully to visitors by end-July
WELLINGTON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stated on Wednesday the nation will fully reopen its worldwide borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships additionally welcome again to native ports on the identical day.
The end-July opening of the border is 2 months sooner than the federal government’s earlier time-frame and can imply visitors who want visas will now find a way to come to New Zealand.
Ms. Ardern stated in a speech to a Enterprise NZ lunch in Auckland that opening the borders would assist to relieve pressing abilities shortages, open up tourism and put immigration settings on a safer footing.
“We are building on our proven plan to secure New Zealand’s economic future,” Ms. Ardern stated. — Reuters
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