New Zealand's border will fully reopen from July 31 - two months earlier than the Government initially planned. "New Zealand is in demand and now fully open for business," Ardern said. The Government has also announced new rebalanced immigration settings which will help businesses access the key skills they need while ensuring wages and working conditions are improved for everyone. Migrants employed in occupations under the Green List could come to New Zealand on a work visa from July 4 and apply for residence from September 2022. "The Government has agreed to temporarily exempt tourism and hospitality businesses from paying the median wage to recruit migrants on an Accredited Employer Work Visa into most roles.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 11, 2022 01:19 UTC