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- Chris Hipkins: Covid-19 response Minister on Government's 'slow, steady' approach to MIQ changesThe Government is taking a slow and steady approach to the changes to MIQ.Fully vaccinated Kiwis will be able travel home from Australia without MIQ from January 16, and from all other countries from February 13.All other fully vaccinated...8 min
- The Huddle: Border announcement, disposable masks and traffic lightsJack Tame and Tim Beveridge joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on The Huddle.LISTEN ABOVE8 min
- Chris Roberts: Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive says travel isolation period makes no senseConcerns New Zealand is still lagging behind on international travel.Vaxxed Kiwis flying home from Australia can skip MIQ from January 17, and from Feburary 14, they can do the same from any country.It will apply to fully vaccinated travellers...4 min
- Chris Hipkins: Covid-19 Response Minister says opening borders is about staggering riskThe plan to open our borders is about staggering the risk.Fully vaccinated New Zealanders can fly home from Australia without MIQ from January 16.They must self-isolate for seven days and undergo repeated testing.Since August 23, no fully...6 min
- Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB political editor on MIQ bypass, traffic light system and Ardern's visitFully vaccinated Kiwis and travellers will be able to bypass New Zealand's managed isolation at the border from early next year.Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced a three-step approach that will allow fully-vaccinated people to...6 min
- Heather du Plessis-Allan: Is there no end to the absurdity of this Government?Is there no end to the absurdity of this Government's decisions?They’ve today announced they will NOT free up MIQ in time for Christmas.Instead, Kiwis stuck in Australia have to wait to January 17 to isolate at home.Why do they have to wait? ...3 min
- Marty Very: Rotorua Red Stag Timber on giving wage subsidy to every vaccinated employeeIn an interesting move from Rotorua's Red Stag Timber, the company will pay back the wage subsidy it received last year, but not to the taxpayer.Instead, it will give every vaccinated employee $3000 for Christmas.Marty Verry is the CEO at Red...5 min
- Paul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist on effects of quarantine-free travel for AustraliaAustralia is reopening its border to vaccinated international arrivals on work and student visas, as well as working holiday makers, from December.They'll join citizens, residents and their families who can come and go as they please, without...5 min
- Brad Olsen: Infometrics economist on retail spending fall during lockdownThe lockdown was always going to leave a gaping hole for retailers, but how big was the question.Now the verdict is in.Retail spending volumes fell 8.1 percent in the September quarter, with food and beverage spending falling 19 percent.Brad...4 min
- David Coombes: Flight Centre New Zealand managing director on Air New Zealand cancelling 1000 flights with AustraliaFresh calls from the opposition today to at least open the borders to Australia to allow Kiwi families to reunite for Christmas.Chris Hipkins admitted in Question Time that of more than 2000 returning travellers from Australia since the bubble...4 min
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Covid Watch is the home of the latest Covid-19 news from New Zealand and around the world, with the conversations Newstalk ZB is having with all the newsmakers and experts to keep you informed.