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  New Zealand to relax borders for essential workers – and US America's Cup team

  

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  With no active Covid-19 cases, NZ to open borders to certain migrants but the move will also help team American Magic for March 2021 competitionNew Zealand is relaxing its borders to grant exemptions for certain workers – including America’s Cup sailors – and partners of New Zealand citizens to enter the country.The move comes after 21 days with no new Covid-19 cases across the country and no current live cases. Continue reading...

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