Calls for New Zealand to open its borders is "frankly dangerous", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Ardern said opening up more to Australia and the Pacific was being considered, but anyone pushing for more open borders now was irresponsible. Four more quarantine facilities to openFour more quarantine facilities are due to open as more Kiwis arrive home from overseas, Ardern says. Ardern said opening up more to Australia and the Pacific was being considered, but anyone pushing for more open borders now was irresponsible. On Apec 2021 going virtual, Ardern said there was too much uncertainty about face-to-face meetings.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 30, 2020 02:03 UTC