The Stamford Plaza in Auckland is being used a managed isolation facility. Photo: NZ HeraldThe Minister in charge of Managed Isolation and Quarantine Megan Woods is welcoming National's support for a policy to charge returnees to New Zealand part of the costs of accommodation. "It is complex, but we are making good progress and we expect to make an announcement on this soon," said Megan Woods. In late June, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed the Government was considering part-charging those in managed isolation. The next day Megan Woods, the minister in charge of managed isolation, spoke further on the matter.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 18, 2020 22:31 UTC