There is confusion in the New Zealand Government about whether New Zealand dual nationals are exempt from United States President Donald Trump's travel ban to the United States. Bill EnglishPrime Minister Bill English said yesterday the policy was unclear and the Government had asked for clarification from the US Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the US embassy in Wellington have confirmed that the ban applies to dual nationals. However, British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson has said British citizens, including dual citizens, were exempt from the ban. The United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand make up the Five Eyes spying network.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 31, 2017 19:25 UTC