Loans looked at for quarantine

But Woods ‘‘stressed’’ it was not going to happen overnight because it was complex and could require legislation.

‘‘It’s a very complicated policy, and we need to get this right. I don’t blame Kiwis for wanting to come home,’’ Woods said.

Woods and Ardern’s comments came as the European Union announced overnight that it would be opening its borders back up for New Zealanders, as well as travellers from a select group of other countries. Yesterday Ardern said the EU’S announcement didn’t change anything for New Zealand’s border and New Zealand did not need to reciprocate, but that the Government was considering ways to make Kiwis who leave for a holiday now pay for their quarantine or self-isolation on return.

National leader Todd Muller agreed in principle that anyone who went on holiday right now should pay for their own selfisolation or quarantine. But he has criticised the Government over the long-term border arrangements, saying the country needed a plan to open its border back up.