There were 5,554 community cases and a further 11 deaths of people with covid-19 reported on Wednesday.
The US dropped pre-departure tests on Sunday. NZ is expected to follow suit soon.
There has been no change to the covid alert level, pending fears of a second wave.
The government was about to dive into a $600m plan for a new improved MIQ but its border reopening plan has seen the project put on hold for now.