Photo: NZ HeraldVisitor visa holders will have a temporary reprieve as the Government eases restrictions for foreign workers still in the country. It follows concerns from visitors and businesses who say remaining foreign visitors can help local economies. The extension will be applied from the expiry date on their current visa, but an automatic extension won't apply to those on the special Covid-19 short term two-month visitor visa. "Waiving this nine months of 18 rule means that visa holders who are still here can apply for a further six-month visa," Faafoi said. Immigration NZ will email affected visa holders to confirm the visa extension by 5 March.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 19, 2021 00:22 UTC