Exemption prompted complaints from those who remained shut outCameron and a crew of 55 arrived in Wellington to film an 'Avatar' sequelNew Zealand will ease its coronavirus border controls, the government said Friday. It comes after a decision to let Hollywood director James Cameron into the country to film an 'Avatar' sequel prompted anger over double standards. Cameron and a crew of 55 arrived in Wellington from Los Angeles last month after receiving special permission to enter the country to film the sequel to his 2009 mega-hit. New Zealand will ease its coronavirus border controls, the government said Friday. The winner of the challenge earns the right to race holder Team New Zealand for the America's Cup in March.

Source: Daily Mail June 12, 2020 14:48 UTC