Originally Posted by
mara_visa
I agree with others... can't see a clear rationale and chances are low... (Although I wish this could happen!).
In my view, with regards to citizenship, there should be some special pathway and consideration for people who were locked out of the country due to border closures and MIQ lottery.... (for those who won't be able to prove they spent enough time in NZ to quality for citizenship after 5 years from residence - because they were unable to re-/enter NZ)... but this is a different matter.
Yeah I agree.
I've friends who are abroad (due to family death) during Covid, who are still working for NZ companies remotely, paying NZ tax, still paying rent and all their belongings are here. Excluding this year would be an act of kindness.