Cases of the more infectious B1-1-7 variant of Covid-19 have shot upwards in the UK.
In response, New Zealand has introduced a pre-departure covid-testing regime as an extra precaution.
A New Zealand resident stranded in Scotland believes the introduction of the pre-departure testing will simply mean more delays.
From January the 15th, anyone flying to New Zealand from the United States or the UK must provide evidence of a negative test before boarding their plane.
Jonathan Mitchell has this update.
