Reunited at last: Emotional Brits finally see loved ones in New Zealand for the first time in two years after government dropped pandemic border restrictions
- Grandparents met their grandchildren and families shared hugs and tears at the arrivals gate in Auckland
- Travellers received a traditional Māori waiata welcome and were handed locally made chocolate bars
- Tourists from over 50 countries are allowed to visit for the first time in two years as the borders opened again
- Any foreign visitors need to be vaccinated and are asked to test themselves for the virus after arriving
- But most tourists from India, China and other non-waiver countries are still not allowed to enter the country
The risk for visitors is obvious enough - the sudden imposition of more draconian restrictions triggered by virtually any event or situation related to the virus.
3 comments:
Imagine turning up to visit the grandchildren you have only seen on Zoom, only to find you will be stuck there when they graduate. Still, at least you won't get a mild case of flu.
While Jackboot's in charge, not worth going there.
Sam - yes, it could end up being very similar to emigrating.
James - I certainly wouldn't go there - far too unpredictable.
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