Marc - NZ is not only surviving but thriving! Life returned to normal there about 8 months ago. While, as with other countries, it has closed its borders to anyone except NZ citizens and residents, kiwis, being a resourceful lot, have embarked on a re-discovery of their own country. The tourist industry, while impacted by the border closure, is extremely busy with local tourism. Friends and family there tell us the economy is buoyant and the populace is not unhappy with border restrictions. Vaccinations due to commence there about May. We will be among the first visitors there as soon as the border re-opens. Can’t wait!