Thursday, August 20, 2020

Hoki Mai to NZ and Managed Isolation

 




We arrived in Auckland this morning. What the NZ government has organized in their COVID response at the border is nothing short of a marvel. 

NZ airport officials greeted us off the plane, we did a Covid screening (no test yet) with a nurse and we then went through border patrol and customs. They then loaded most of the 36 passengers onto a bus, welcomed us at the hotel in downtown Auckland where further paperwork and another health screening were done and then we were sent to our 2 very nice hotel rooms with food arriving at the door.   We will be tested on day 3 and day 11 and have daily health checks.  We cannot leave our rooms except for some brief, organized "walks" that we can sign up for several times a day.  

This is what good government can do. And it makes it even more laughable that Trump is criticizing Jacinda Ardern's government response to Covid given the most recent community outbreak here. 

More soon from the Antipodes!  


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  1. TroyAugust 21, 2020 at 5:45 AM

    HI Mike, Congrats on the move. Anne and I are jealous. Unfortunately, we don't have any NZ roots. Maybe you can adopt us? I enjoyed playing soccer against you and talking with you over the past few years.
    Great to hear how a government should function. Safe travels and hope all continues to go well for you. Tell Cara I said Hi
    Troy

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    1. CaraAugust 21, 2020 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks so much for that Troy! It was great to chat with Anne before we left. As for the adoption, I think we are cousins thrice removed on my great nieces side! Easy peasy! Take care and best of luck!

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    2. CaraAugust 21, 2020 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks so much for that Troy! It was great to chat with Anne before we left. As for the adoption, I think we are cousins thrice removed on my great nieces side! Easy peasy! Take care and best of luck!

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  2. UnknownAugust 21, 2020 at 9:31 AM

    If you need to ever home-school, I will jump on the plane to assist! Love hearing the updates and comparisons. So proud of you guys!

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  3. CaraAugust 21, 2020 at 10:58 AM

    Thanks Lizz! It’s such a relief to finally be on the ground. More to come!

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  4. Dave of the CoontiesAugust 23, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    At least there's walks. I haven't been to central Auckland, just Piha, a garden at the far east, and the Botanic Garden, conveniently located for a visit in the morning before boarding the plane.

    I live between two Trump households. One got their Trump yard sign today, so I'll have to get a Biden next week. The proper yard sign would probably be a black one, "200,000 DEAD. NO EXCUSE". Dave Martin

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    1. CaraAugust 25, 2020 at 7:27 PM

      Hold down the fort in Florida! Glad to get some distance from all the insanity. Be well

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