It will start with a small scale trial before becoming an option for fully-vaccinated New Zealanders travelling from medium-risk countries next year. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Ministry of Health will have to sign off on an isolation plan. Employers will be responsible for their staff during the trial, Ardern said. Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall said the speed at which the pandemic is changing meant it was still too soon to say. They will also work through any other problems that arise, such as the cost of monitoring those in isolation and health checks.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 12, 2021 18:22 UTC