> 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

> 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.