Nurses are expected to carry out more tests and health checks in MIQ facilities without extra support, the woman said. She said there were also nurses working 24-hour shifts. For someone to progress to permanent residence they have to have been on a residence visa for 24 months and met commitment to New Zealand conditions such as residing here. "Permanent residence visa holders, like New Zealand citizens, are exempt from the border restrictions. Residence visa holders can enter New Zealand if they had previously been in New Zealand on that resident visa."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2021 21:45 UTC