Isolation requirements for those entering the country from Australia are about to become much more flexible.
A seven day self isolation period will begin at the end of the month, for vaccinated New Zealanders travelling from Australia.
The government's announced they need to head straight from the airport to their accommodation with no stops on the way, and wear a mask.
However, those isolating can form a bubble with family or friends, who can continue to go to work or school.
No visitors will be allowed and they must minimise contact with others as much as possible.
The Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the changes reflect country entering a new phase of the Covid response.
The changes will also cut the red tape around temporarily leaving isolation in special circumstances.
Some eligible groups approved by Sports NZ or the Ministry of Culture and Heritage will be able to train or rehearse outside of their place of self-isolation.
The Minister also said there will be a time when the self-isolation requirements will not be needed, but would not say what the threshold would be.
