An infectious diseases expert believes New Zealand is in a good position to open up its borders to Australia and Pacific Islands.

Kiwis can travel to Queensland quarantine-free from tomorrow -  but on return, you'll still need to do your 14 days in managed isolation.

Michael Baker told Heather Du Plessis-Allan there are still a number of issues that need to be worked through.

He says different approaches to the containment of the virus by the Australian states and the federal government is creating a problem.

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