A view of the arrivals area of Auckland International Airport on April 13, 2022. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday the country would fully reopen its international borders from 11:59pm on May 31. 7, with cruise ships also welcome back to local ports on the same day.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday said the country would fully reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships also allowed to return to local ports on the same day.
The opening of the border at the end of July is two months earlier than the previous government timeframe and means that travelers who need a visa will be able to visit New Zealand.
Ardern said in a speech at the Business NZ lunch in Auckland that opening the border would help alleviate emergency skills shortages, open up travel and put immigration facilities on one platform. more complete.
“We are building our proven plan to secure New Zealand’s economic future,” said Ardern.
