Locked-out New Zealanders outraged as visa scheme for rich foreigners resumes

Re:Locked-out New Zealanders outraged as visa scheme for ric... by yardstick on Saturday December 25, 2021 @05:23AM (#29682019)

> Seems the outrage should be directed at this MIQ system. The visa scheme seems to be an enormous benefit to NZ.

You are absolutely correct on both counts. If we didn’t have MIQ, this would be a non-issue to most kiwis.

The root of it is MIQ has prevented kiwis from traveling to/from NZ for the last 2 years. This has created massive strain on separated families and extended families. It has created stress on those in NZ who cannot leave because the govt won’t let them return without a MIQ slot.

Globally, the pandemic has moved on from elimination to coexistence. Vaccines, good hygiene, being sensible.

NZ’s continued use of MIQ/draconian restrictions on freedom of movement is counter to what needs to happen (return to business as usual).

At this current point in time, with over 90% of eligible people vaccinated, the trade off between lives saved by MIQ vs returning to normality does not, IMO and a lot of other kiwis, justify the continuation of MIQ.

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Re:Locked-out New Zealanders outraged as visa scheme for ric... by csomar on Saturday December 25, 2021 @06:29AM (#29682372)

> NZ’s continued use of MIQ/draconian restrictions on freedom of movement is counter to what needs to happen (return to business as usual).

The picture should be clearer now? The business of NZ is selling to foreign investors. They are closing to contain the coronavirus because what matters are these foreign $$.

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