Originally Posted by
SamirD
What is the situation like there in Fiji? If it isn't bad and there's no pressing reason to get back, I would just tell them to hunker down as it may be best.
That's probably what I would do, but bear in mind that there may be issues with access to healthcare or insurance.
There are situational exceptions available to the ban on non-citizens/residents transiting NZ; if it is really their only option then they may be able to get one. Contact Immigration New Zealand [1]. Australia may have similar arrangements but as with all immigration-related things they're likely to be less flexible/humane than NZ.
[1]
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/abou...e-inz-response