Health workers from overseas are eligible for a visa extension program in NZ. Photo / 123RFThe Government has quietly extended Covid-19 visa exemptions for critical health workers. Health and disability workers are among the limited group of foreigners who can be granted visas to currently enter New Zealand. Faafoi's spokesperson said the Government "understands the recruitment needs within the sector, particularly for appointing new overseas doctors and medical professionals". New Zealand Rural General Practitioners Network chief executive Grant Davidson said it was puzzling because they had talked about it with Faafoi just a few weeks ago.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 19, 2020 20:11 UTC