NEW ZEALAND BORDER REOPENING: IN FIVE STAGES

Stage one - February 28

* New Zealanders and eligible travellers from Australia

Stage two - March 14

* New Zealanders and eligible travellers from everywhere, along with skilled workers and working holiday visa-holders

Stage three - April 13

* Offshore temporary visa holders, up to 5000 international students, other critical workforces, sports teams and athletes, some cultural performers

Stage four - by July

* All travellers from Australia and other visa-waiver countries

Stage five - October

* Border opens to the rest of the world and all visa categories fully reinstated

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