WELLINGTON: In an effort to strengthen its tourism industry and economy, New Zealand announced Monday that it would relax its visa requirements to permit vacationers to work from home while they are there.
In a statement, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said that starting on January 27, visitors would be able to work while they are in the nation.
“This is a new tourist market that New Zealand can access.” As they do so, we want people to think of our nation as the best destination to go and work,” she stated.
In a news conference after the announcement, she noted that while she wasn’t sure how many would take advantage of the opportunity.
