Visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days.
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All the digital nomads in NZ already do this. It’s not like the government watches what you’re doing on your laptop while you’re in the country.
It’s still illegal and you could be refused entry if you say you’re gonna remote work on a tourism visa.