mar 19, 2020 - Ardern announced the closure of New Zealand's borders to all but New Zealand citizens and residents. Returning New Zealanders are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon entry

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The partners, legal guardians or any dependent children travelling with returning New Zealanders can return but will need to self-isolate as well. However, Samoan and Tongan citizens traveling to New Zealand for essential reasons, "essential health workers", and those seeking to enter the country for humanitarian reasons are exempt from the travel ban.

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