US Ambassador Scott Brown skipped the New Zealand Government managed isolation and quarantine facilities in favour of self-isolation at his Lower Hutt residence. United States Ambassador Scott Brown dodged New Zealand’s mandated isolation and quarantine facilities when returning from a visit to the US. The New Zealand government can't force diplomats into managed isolation, because of international immunity rules. READ MORE:* US ambassador Scott Brown is leaving New Zealand after one term* Brown in tune with Trump after first year* US Ambassador Scott Brown on representing the US, Donald Trump, and life in NZ* Samoa party witness: US Ambassador behaved 'like he was channelling Trump'* US ambassador to New Zealand Scott Brown faced complaints over 'cultural misunderstanding'POOL Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern lays out the difference in case rates between New Zealand and the United States after Donald Trump made more comments about New Zealand's outbreak. ROSS GIBLIN/STUFF US Ambassador Scott Brown explains his conduct during a Peace Corps function in Samoa.

Source: Stuff August 27, 2020 16:52 UTC