I ANAL but
No, the Immigration Act 2009 is very clear - NZ citizenship confers upon the holder the right to enter and remain in NZ at any time. For the Labour Govt to say "oh we're adding this other requirement, only a certain number of people can arrive at once" is plainly illegal. If a plane or boat can get you here, and you're a citizen, you have the right to get off the plane or boat in NZ, the end.
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