New Zealanders overseas now know when they can come home without going through the stress of the MIQ lottery system.
On Wednesday the Government announced fully vaccinated New Zealanders can travel from Australia without staying in MIQ from 16 January, and from other countries from 13 Februrary.
But the National party has accused Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of grinch-like tactics - stealing Christmas from New Zealanders in Australia.
Melbourne University epidemiologist Tony Blakely is one of those who offer advice to the Ministry of Health.
He spoke to Susie Ferguson.
