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MIQ

MBIE responds to Ombudsman’s MIQ report 13th December 2022 /

MBIE responds to Ombudsman’s MIQ report

The urgent need for the MIQ system meant consultation processes were limited, says MBIE.


Final three MIQ facilities close 28th June 2022 /

Final three MIQ facilities close

The final three managed isolation facilities in Auckland have now closed, bringing an end to MIQ.


MIQ hotels return, adding nearly 1000 rooms to Auckland, Rotorua 23rd June 2022 /

MIQ hotels return, adding nearly 1000 rooms to Auckland, Rotorua

Two Auckland hotels are returning refurbished after being managed isolation facilities, adding around 448 rooms to the market.


Final MIQ hotels to close by end of June 14th June 2022 /

Final MIQ hotels to close by end of June

New Zealand’s three remaining managed isolation facilities will be closed by 30 June.


MIQ to end early, bringing hundreds of hotel rooms back 4th May 2022 /

MIQ to end early, bringing hundreds of hotel rooms back

Jet Park at Auckland Airport is one of four remaining facilities that will complete their contracts by August.


Govt winds down MIQ booking system 25th March 2022 /

Govt winds down MIQ booking system

The government is scaling back its managed isolation and quarantine voucher booking system as decommissions its MIQ operations.


Govt reveals fate of 32 MIQ facilities 14th March 2022 /

Govt reveals fate of 32 MIQ facilities

Only four hotels, including Jet Park Auckland Airport, will remain as MIQ facilities beyond June 2022.


The biggest challenge for returning MIQ hotels? 11th March 2022 /

The biggest challenge for returning MIQ hotels?

Retraining and recruitment are the top priorities for hotels returning from MIQ, say operators.


New award recognises MIQ staff 11th March 2022 /

New award recognises MIQ staff

A new award recognising people who have contributed to New Zealand’s Covid-19 response has been launched by the Government.


After 230k guests, the govt winds down MIQ… 10th March 2022 /

After 230k guests, the govt winds down MIQ…

Of the 32 MIQ facilities, 28 will return to being hotels by the end of June.


…with Rydges Auckland first facility to return on 1 May 10th March 2022 /

…with Rydges Auckland first facility to return on 1 May

EVENT says it has refurbished the facility, including The Cut restaurant and bar, as well as its 267 guest rooms.


MIQ hotel workers face 10% pay cut – union 8th March 2022 /

MIQ hotel workers face 10% pay cut – union

MIQ hotel workers are facing a pay cut of up to 10%, says Unite Union.