MIQ
MIQ system plagued by third-party bookings as stranded expats await overhaul
While thousands of stranded New Zealanders pin their hopes on an imminent MIQ announcement, the lobby system for bookings is already being gamed by a third party group.
MIQ shake-up offers hope for stranded expats
Stranded overseas expats could be just weeks away from securing a ticket home for Christmas.
Grounded Kiwis pitches self isolation system for returnees
A group of New Zealanders stuck overseas have proposed a self isolation system for returnees, which would see more people get home and reduce cost for the government.
The Grounded Kiwis plan would… Video, Audio
Engineering boss looks forward to travel self-isolation trial
A group of lucky businesses have been chosen for a government trial that will see them by pass MIQ and isolate at home when returning from overseas travel.
605 businesses applied for just 150 places… Video, Audio
300 spots in MIQ welcomed by health workers
From the end of November 300 health workers will be given spots in MIQ each month but the big question is who will get those spots.
The Ministry of Health will work with DHBs and Primary Health… Audio
Chief Ombudsman launches investigation into MIQ system
The Chief Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the MIQ system following a flood of complaints.
Judge Peter Boshier has received more than 800 complaints about the government-run system since… Video, Audio
MIQ emergency spots empty despite applications - advocates
The emergency allocation system for spots in MIQ is cumbersome and demands an unrealistic levels of evidence, with fewer than 10 percent of applications being approved in some categories according to… Audio
NSW to reopen border for visitors, but PM says otherwise
New South Wales' new Premier says the state will soon do away with hotel quarantine.
From the November 1, fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed in without having to isolate in a hotel or at… Audio
MIQ emergency process hurtful, illogical, underused, advocates say
The emergency allocation system for MIQ has been described as hurtful and illogical, with fewer than 10 percent of applications being approved in some categories, numbers released under the Official… Video, Audio
Sir Ian Taylor granted approval for self-isolation trial
Celebrated innovator Sir Ian Taylor has been approved by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to run a privately funded trial to prove self-isolation can be done safely and effectively… Audio
Calling Home: Dawn O'Connor in Brussels
West Aucklander Dawn O'Connor lives in Brussels, Belgium, where she has been based since 2018. She joins Jim for Calling Home. Audio
MIQ system a breach of Bill of Rights - Grounded Kiwis lawyer
Grounded Kiwis - a group of New Zealand citizens overseas who are struggling to get into MIQ - have launched legal action against the government over the MIQ system.
Public law specialist Paul Radich… Video, Audio
Grounded Kiwis launches legal action against govt over MIQ system
It has been described as a lottery in human misery. The Managed Isolation and Quarantine system now faces a challenge in court.
On Friday, the Grounded Kiwis group filed documents in the High Court… Video, Audio
25,000 NZers try for third time in new MIQ online ballot
Twenty-five thousand New Zealanders around the world entered the lobby today, desperately trying to get a space in MIQ in a bid to return home.
It was the third release of the MIQ virtual lobby… Audio
All Blacks win two MIQ spots, but wanted more
The All Blacks secured two spots in the latest MIQ lottery, but wanted more.
Locks Scott Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu will return to New Zealand from Australia for family reasons.
The rest of the… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson
This weekend Lavina Good and Chris Finlayson join Jim to discuss the New Zealanders trapped aboard as the MIQ booking system continues to thwart Kiwis trying to get home, vaccine passports - the… Audio
Calling Home: Peter Croot in Galway
Dunedinite Professor Peter Croot has seen a fair bit of both land and sea during his time as an internationally-respected chemical oceanographer, having lived and worked in the USA, Sweden, Germany… Audio, Gallery
MIQ should include priority system - law expert
An Otago University law professor says there's a need for a prioritisation system within MIQ bookings, with people left waiting over a year to be granted entry to the country. Audio
Andrew Geddis discusses legal issues around MIQ voucher booking system
Legal action is brewing by Grounded Kiwis - which advocates for vast numbers of expats who want to get home, but cannot.
With the demand for MIQ rooms massively outstripping supply, the right to… Video, Audio
Voucher system 'undignified' - MIQ room winner
At least 31,000 people waited in the MIQ lottery line yesterday but missed out for possibly a second time.
Barry Smart is one of the lucky ones who nabbed a spot in MIQ yesterday. He travelled to… Audio