4 Aug 2021

Govt pledges fairer MIQ booking system as problems ongoing

From Checkpoint, 5:19 pm on 4 August 2021

There is a promise to make the MIQ booking system fairer, as those desperate to come home pay huge fees to third parties to secure a spot.

Pressure has been mounting on officials to improve the booking system and increase the supply of rooms which are booked out for months.

Meanwhile, companies are cashing in on the desperation of those New Zealanders stuck overseas.

Here's political reporter Charlie Dreaver.