Photo: RNZ / Samuel RillstoneNational will unveil its plan to bolster border security this morning - with the promise of a single agency dedicated to keeping out Covid-19. It comes after New Zealand First announced its proposal to set up a new Border Protection Force. As the Labour-led government comes under pressure for the recent border oversights, other parties are keen to demonstrate how they could do a better job. National's policy is expected to also include a single overarching agency to manage the border - but without the military focus. Speaking as the Minister of Defence, Mark said soldiers will bring more authority to quarantine facilities, which security guards have lacked.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 19, 2020 21:45 UTC