The government has … Addressing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, Ardern said the quarantine-free arrangements depended on levels of Covid-19 in both countries not getting worse. Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal. © Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. New Zealand’s border is closed to all foreigners, while citizens and permanent residents entering the country must undertake a 14-day mandatory … Photo: Supplied / Air New Zealand Passengers on board the 7.40am flight will not need to quarantine on arrival in Brisbane so long as they fill out an Australia Travel Declaration form saying they have been in New Zealand for 14 days. Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said the airline has been “encouraged by an increase in bookings following the announcement, especially for January and February.” Air New Zealand is expecting a sharp increase in the number of bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga following the announcement of quarantine-free travel into New Zealand. Advice for when you arrive in New Zealand, including what will happen if you arrive by air or sea. Other states may be added at a later date. The airline said passengers on the quarantine-free flights will need to complete a travel declaration stating they have been in New Zealand. While our borders are closed, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents have a legal right to come home. New Zealand’s borders are currently closed to almost all travellers to help stop the spread of COVID-19. To be eligible for quarantine-free travel, a person must have been in New Zealand for 14 days or more and not been in a “designated hotspot” of Covid-19. Last modified on Thu 14 Jan 2021 15.50 EST England Women will fly out to New Zealand later this month facing stringent new quarantine measures before their series in … READ: Qatar questions A380 environmental sustainability. Arrivals are required to undergo either managed isolation or quarantine for at least 14 days. Air passengers from the Cook Islands can resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from 21 January. Learn more about pre-departure testing. Brown said Cook Islanders looked forward to quarantine-free entry to New Zealand to enable access to essential services, in the lead up to resuming … Air New Zealand has expanded the number of quarantine-free routes it flies to Australia, although airlines are still waiting for a two-way travel bubble to emerge before a significant rebound in the New Zealand-Australia market can occur. Managed isolation and quarantine Managed isolation is an important part of our border measures to keep COVID-19 out of New Zealand. She wanted… The first quarantine-free flight in 10 months has landed in Auckland with friends and family ready to greet passengers from the Cook Islands with an emotional welcome. Brown said the first flights from Rarotonga to … Australia and New Zealand already have a limited travel corridor, but anyone returning from a trip from Australia must quarantine for 14 days on their return. Quarantine-free travel to New Zealand. England were supposed to defend their 50-over World Cup crown in New Zealand … The first quarantine-free flight from New Zealand to Australia left Auckland for Sydney on 16 October last year. Arrivals are required to undergo either managed isolation or quarantine for at least 14 days. New Zealand’s flag carrier will launch its first quarantine-free flight to Auckland on Jan. 21. The two quarantine flights cannot be booked by people starting their journey in New Zealand. The Star Alliance carrier plans to operate two weekly flights from Rarotonga on Wednesdays and Saturdays, using one of the powerhouses in its short-haul fleet, the Airbus A320. Ardern banned assault rifles and military-style semi-automatic weapons just six days after the Christchurch mosque attacks. Foreign nationals are still banned from entering the country, and any New Zealanders who arrive in the country will need to spend at least 14 days in government quarantine facilities. Air New Zealand will provide three weekly quarantine-free flights into Brisbane. Managed isolation and quarantine. Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is forming working groups to plan private quarantine options, for when international citizens can visit New Zealand. Only New Zealanders, their families, and certain temporary visa holders are permitted to enter New Zealand, and must spend two weeks in quarantine at government-managed hotels.