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The Chief Ombudsman received complaints from 2 offshore seafarers that they were not eligible to access the offline maritime allocation in MIQ available to other seafarers. This meant they had to use the online allocation system operated by MBIE, which proved difficult due to the nature of seafaring work.

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is recommending that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment apologises to two seafarers over the advice it gave the COVID-19 Response Minister during the pandemic. 'In my view, common sense, consideration of the ...

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is recommending that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment apologises to two seafarers over the advice it gave the COVID-19 Response Minister during the pandemic.

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Summary The Ombudsman is an independent officer of Parliament warranted to investigate and form opinions on the actions and decisions of the government, and how these impact people.

The Chief Ombudsman says the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s advice to government ministers on the Managed Isolation Allocation System did not adequately take into account the very real impact it would have on people’s lives. 

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The Richmond superstar is currently in mourning after his father Shane, 54, died on Friday. New Zealands strict quarantine rules could affect Martin being able to travel to the country.

Only one person per travelling group can now enter the MIQ lobby.

Use of passport numbers for fake travellers prompts MBIE to change MIQ booking site.