Photo: RNZThe Finance Minister says work is under way to reduce the country's reliance on lockdowns and managed isolation. Fresh from a post-Budget tour of the country, Robertson said it was time for an immigration reset. There are opportunities as vaccination rates increase here and overseas to refine our approach." "We always knew these would have their challenges, but they are an important step to show that we can progressively open up quarantine-free travel," Robertson said. "We are continuing to look at how we can do that with other countries, as vaccination rates rise and where it is safe to do so."

Source: Otago Daily Times July 13, 2021 07:41 UTC