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Border Health

We work with agencies responsible for border security, customs, biosecurity, policing and immigration to respond to public health risks at the border.
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  • Agencies and health officers supporting border health

    The border health roles or responsibilities of agencies or groups outside Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
  • Aviation border health

    Aircraft arriving in New Zealand from overseas are subject to health entry requirements to mitigate public health risks.
  • Border health legislation, policy and planning

    There are a number of different pieces of legislation that define Aotearoa New Zealand's border health measures.
  • Border health measures and resources

    Border health measures and controls manage public health risks from the international movement of goods, people, ships and aircraft.
  • Maritime border control

    Ships arriving from overseas are subject to health entry requirements. These aim to stop the international spread of disease or public health risks.
  • National Quarantine Capability

    Isolation and quarantine in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Border Clearance, Biosecurity New Zealand (goes to another website)

    Ministry for Primary Industries - Border clearance: aircraft, boats, arrival, and clearance facilities
  • SafeTravel – Official New Zealand Travel Advice (goes to another website)

    Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas
  • World Health Organization – International Travel and Health (goes to another website)

    World Health Organization - Latest updates for travellers

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