The government's fully opening the border from the end of July - meaning international students and tourists will be able to apply for visas to come in.
A Green List will attract migrants in 85 hard-to-fill roles, including high skilled healthcare, engineers, trade and tech sector workers.
About 20,000 migrants already in the country will have their visas extended.
Katy Armstrong is an immigration adviser at Into NZ. She talks to Lisa Owen.
