The Government is working to replace the current security contractor force at all of New Zealand's 32 managed isolation and quarantine facilities, including those in Rotorua. "This is being undertaken in stages in order to minimise any risks to the security of our facilities," the MIQ spokesman told the Rotorua Daily Post. Photo / Andrew WarnerOnce the new security managers are in place, MIQ will transition from private security personnel to MBIE security staff. It comes after the Herald revealed MBIE was pumping millions of dollars into strengthening the nation's MIQ facilities. These upgrades became urgent following a string of recent cases who tested positive after completing managed isolation at the Pullman in Auckland.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 19, 2021 21:56 UTC