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.
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.
ReplyDeleteWhile Jackboot's in charge, not worth going there.
ReplyDeleteSam - yes, it could end up being very similar to emigrating.
ReplyDeleteJames - I certainly wouldn't go there - far too unpredictable.