Hon CHRIS HIPKINS (Minister for COVID-19 Response): Yesterday, I announced new details of the Government's self-isolation pilot, part of the reconnecting New Zealanders plan that we announced back in August. We are seeking expressions of interest from up to 150 people to participate in this pilot. It's aimed at business travellers, allowing them to travel overseas on a short business trip and self-isolate in approved accommodation for 14 days from their return. The pilot will explore a new pathway of entry into New Zealand and it allows the Government to test operational readiness, identify areas where further work is required to scale up this approach, and provide valuable insights into our options for the future. The pilot's a key step in our phased approach to reopening the border so that New Zealanders can reconnect with the world early next year.