New Zealand will begin testing self-isolation instead of MIQ for vaccinated people this year, with a new border system based on low, medium and high-risk entry paths kicking in from early 2022, the government has announced. The government has been responding to the Skegg report on reconnecting New Zealand with the rest of the world. The advice is clear: If we open our borders now we will lose the freedoms and advantages we have achieved so far," she said. "As already announced 50 plus will be open from Friday 13th August; 40+ will be open on Wednesday 18th August; 30+ will be open on Wednesday 25th August and from 1 September we will be open for all eligible ages," Ardern said. The third stage would include introducing the individual risk-based border, with lockdowns less likely, and the fourth would see vaccinated travellers eligible for quarantine-free travel after returning a negative test.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 11, 2021 22:07 UTC