While so many kiwis are stranded overseas, some non kiwis are very happy with New Zealand border control and Jacinda Arden’s aristocracy – Benedict Cumberbatc for instance:

“I was with my wife and children, and my mum and dad had come over to have a three-week experience with us and see their boy riding a horse and steering some cattle.”

“Rather than trying to leave the country for the UK within 24 hours, he and wife Sophie Hunter decided to stay put. ”

“The actor, Hunter, and their two boys – Kit, 5, and Hal, 3 – stayed at Summerlee Luxury Retreat in Black Barn Vineyards, in the tiny town of Te Awanga. The ocean-view Hawke’s Bay lodge rents out for more than $3000 a night and has more than half a dozen of the best local wineries on its doorstep. ”

“And although the actor’s parents had only planned a three-week stay: “They stayed for five months!” he said.

“We were so lucky. Far away from home, but we found a new one.”