New Zealand has confirmed that it will be fully reopening its borders in July, for the first time in over two years.
The country closed its borders in March 2020 and has been operating a strict policy ever since, having only started a phased reopening earlier this year to travellers which included fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens, critical workers and visa holders.
The holiday hotspot's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed this week that the borders will open fully from 11.59pm on July 31, two months earlier than planned.