I would have hoped by now the government would understand that the only way New Zealand will be able to manage Covid-19/Delta is through vaccinating, taking advantage of the other testing technologies, having a better performing border, a well-resourced health sector and a vastly improved level of transparency on all matters Covid-19.
I came to the UK for the work opportunities years ago, when they were limited for me in New Zealand, and here we still are. All New Zealanders have Aotearoa embedded in their souls, and should not be told that simply wanting to be there is somehow wrong or invalid.I am one of the Kiwis who wants to return home for a holiday, but was not in any virtual lobby, and cannot return until MIQ is abolished. I worry that my son is growing up out of touch with his heritage.

Desmona Johnson, UK-based Kiwi.