Melanie Carroll05:00, Jun 04 2021
Talented Kiwis who returned home amid the Covid-19 pandemic are confident they can thrive here despite some challenges.
As Covid-19 began rolling around the world last year and countries slammed their doors shut to contain the pandemic, many New Zealanders chose to return home.
Three recipients of KEA’s World Class New Zealander Award on Thursday night said Covid-19 was a factor in their return, and in their decision to stay, but the timing was also right to come back.
The award recognises exceptional global achievers who raise New Zealand’s mana globally through their work.
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