The country's 32 managed isolation and quarantine hotels are costing taxpayers more than $2 million a day, and due to go over budget before 31 December, figures provided to RNZ show. Cabinet is due to consider long-term funding options for managed isolation and quarantine before the end of the year. The Grand Millennium Hotel, which is being used as a managed isolation facility, in Auckland. RNZ /Dom Thomas Police at the Grand Mecure Hotel in Wellington, which is being used as a managed isolation facility. It's spearheaded a group of business leaders, who chief executive Nick Hill said were in ongoing discussions with local and central government about expanding managed isolation.

Source: Stuff November 22, 2020 16:52 UTC