New Zealand approves remote work for Nigerians, others on tourist visa

PEOPLES GAZETTE 

Foreign visitors to New Zealand can now work remotely while in the country, the government announced on Monday.

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis said the change, which came into effect immediately, was part of a plan to boost the economy.

“Making the country more attractive to ‘digital nomads’ people who work remotely while travelling will boost New Zealand’s attractiveness as a destination.

“Tourism was New Zealand’s second-largest export earner, generating revenue of almost $11 billion and creating nearly 200,000 jobs,” Ms Willis said.