New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday the country will fully reopen its international borders from 11:59 p.m. on July 31, with cruise ships also welcome back to local ports on the same day.
The end-July opening of the border is two months earlier than the government’s previous time frame and will mean visitors who need visas will now be able to come to New Zealand, Reuters reported.
Ardern said in a speech to a Business NZ lunch in Auckland that opening the borders would help to relieve urgent skills shortages, open up tourism and put immigration settings on a more secure footing.
“We are building on our proven plan to secure New Zealand’s economic future,” Ardern said.
M.I.
Related posts:
- New Zealand’s borders are fully reopened to international visitorsAccording to CBS News, on Monday, New Zealand’s borders fully reopened to international travellers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut them down...
- New Zealand border to fully reopen on July 31New Zealand will fully open its border to the world from July 31, two months earlier than expected, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Wednesday. The...
- Economic growth accelerated by a fully open border and immigrationBorder fully open two months early from 11:59pm 31 July Significantly simplified immigration processes that provide faster processing for businesses New Green List that includes...
- Lights to be turned on at athletic fields July 2, July 3, and July 4Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3 and...
- In photos taken less than two weeks after divorcing from her boyfriend of eight years, Julie Bishop smiled with a group of young miners. The former foreign minister shared joyful pictures of herself at an event hosted by the Mineral Resources mining services company on Instagram. According to reports, Ms. Bishop, 65, and her longtime lover David Panton, 61, broke up over dinner on July 1 at a restaurant in Sydney’s central business area. She was all smiles and seemed carefree in the photos shared on Monday night after speaking at a Mineral Resources professional development session. She captioned the photographs, saying, “Addressing employee grads at Mineral Resources’ professional development program, sharing my career story, the sliding-door moments plus a few tips!” Since late June, when she shared images of herself and Mr. Panton dining with Prince Charles in London, Ms. Bishop had not posted anything on Instagram. Ms. Bishop was spotted on Tuesday evening when she arrived in Canberra for the annual John Gee Memorial Lecture at the Australian National University (ANU). A cheerful Ms. Bishop was pictured posing with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Ms. Bishop, who has been the university chancellor for two and a half years, gave the opening remarks for the event while elegantly attired in a black flowery top, pants, and heels in front of a packed crowd. At the event, which was held in memory of the late diplomat Dr. John Gee, Argentinian Mr. Grossi served as the main speaker. Since her breakup four nights prior, Ms. Bishop had not been seen in public until that moment. She made her first public appearance with Mr. Panton in 2014. Since then, the two have been seen together at a variety of occasions, including Karl Stefanovic and Jasmine Yarbrough’s wedding in 2018. When Mr. Panton declared that the relationship had reached its end on July 1, the couple went out to supper, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. For the foreseeable future, I’m going to concentrate on living in Manly and Melbourne, Mr. Panton told the outlet. “I wish Julie continued success in her outstanding work,”In photos taken less than two weeks after divorcing from her boyfriend of eight years, Julie Bishop smiled with a group of young miners. The...
- The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport calls for responsible driving as most visitors and holiday makers will descend to the province ahead of the much-anticipated Durban July WeekendThe KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is urging people to drive responsibly as the province prepares for the much-anticipated Durban July Weekend. It is well known...
- Dubai’s tourism recovery sees city welcoming 6.17 million international visitors from January-May 2022DUBAI, 23rd June, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai’s successful tourism rebound continues to inspire global tourism recovery with the city welcoming 6.17 million international overnight visitors...
- Dubai firmly on course to achieve tourism goals as city welcomes 7.12 million international visitors in first half of 2022DUBAI, 7th August, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai attracted 7.12 million international overnight visitors between January and June 2022, recording more than 183% growth in visitors...
- New era for better health in Aotearoa New Zealand with the establishment of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, and Te Aka Whai Ora – the Māori Health AuthorityWith the creation of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, and Te Aka Whai Ora, the Mori Health Authority, the government today created a national...
- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leads New Zealand’s Ministerial delegation to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) in SydneyFollowing a fruitful trade mission to Melbourne and Sydney that featured more than 30 New Zealand enterprises, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead New Zealand’s...