New Zealand has announced the end of QR codes, mask rules, COVID-19 vaccine passports, and mandates in most industries. From April 4, vaccination passport rules will be removed and vaccination mandates will be lifted in all industries except health and disability, aged care, corrections, and border forces. The changes that take effect from March 26 include increasing indoor capacity limits from 100 to 200, while outdoor limits will be completely removed. Mask mandates will also be removed for all outdoor events, but remain for workers at indoor events with an orange risk rating. QR code scanning requirements will also be removed. After restrictions ease, businesses have the choice to require their customers to show vaccine passports before entry into their venues. However, testing and isolation requirements will continue to remain the same. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the country’s “successful management” of the Omicron outbreak and high levels of vaccinations …