Government defends MIQ amid 'shifting sands'

Government defends MIQ amid 'shifting sands'
Chris Hipkins said his priority was to protect vulnerable communities (Image: Getty)
Michael Andrew
The government yesterday defended its managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) system in the Wellington high court, with its lawyers saying that the system was designed to uphold New Zealanders’ rights to return home rather than breach them.This was in response to submissions from advocacy group Grounded Kiwis the day before, which argued that the MIQ system breached the “foundational right” New Zealanders had to return to their own country and had created feelings of despair and abandonment in those trapped overseas.Section 18(...

More Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge
Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge

Vacated legal challenge resulted in no concessions, council says.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m
Markets

Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and commercial conditions.

Rebecca Howard 26 Jul 2024
Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle
Property

Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle

Richard Yan's extensive heritage property is being sold following his bankruptcy.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements
Policy

Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements

Researchers say there's more evidence to support the repealed Smokefree policies.

Jem Traylen 26 Jul 2024