COVID-19: Border exceptions to be phased out

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The government of New Zealand has announced that it will phase out its border exception program by the end of July.

Key Points:

• Main border exception categories and class exceptions will close on July 31. Employers will have until the end of July 31 to submit their border exception requests.
• Primary sector class exceptions will close on Sept. 1.

Additional Information: More information regarding New Zealand’s border reopening plan is available here.

BAL Analysis: As New Zealand moves towards fully reopening its border by the end of July, border exceptions are no longer needed as a pathway for people to enter the country. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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