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Google mogul Larry Page allowed into New Zealand despite closed border
Thu, August 5, 2021, 12:00 AM·2 min read
Google co-founder Larry Page was allowed into New Zealand despite its closed border, officials confirmed Thursday, reportedly seeking hospital treatment for one of his children.
The billionaire's visit prompted criticism from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's political opponents, who demanded an explanation for why he was permitted to enter despite coronavirus travel restrictions.
Immigration New Zealand general manager of border and visa operations, Nicola Hogg, told AFP that Page "met relevant requirements" to be approved entry to New Zealand.
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Hogg did not address the question of whether Page spent two weeks in quarantine, as required of people entering the country, nor the reason for the visit.
The billionaire had reportedly been based on an outlying Fijian island during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The ACT Party's Seymour said while he had sympathy for Page's situation, there were numerous people with similar issues who could not get in.
"I have had to tell them, 'sorry, but there is no way you can get through the border, government policy will not allow it'," he added.
"New Zealanders stranded overseas who are desperate to get home deserve answers."...
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