Tens of thousands of offshore-based Kiwis are set to launch a fresh bid to be able to return to New Zealand. The Government will open its managed isolation virtual lobby at 11am, with rooms to be available for would-be returning Kiwis from noon. The MIQ booking system has previously been labelled an "absolute joke", "depressing" and "heartbreaking" by those who have not been successful. The previous release of MIQ rooms offered up 3800 spots. But the lobby system has been slammed by those who are unsuccessful.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2021 20:37 UTC