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Border health legislation, policy and planning
Border health legislation, policy and planning
There are a number of different pieces of legislation that define Aotearoa New Zealand's border health measures.
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International Health Regulations
New Zealand has signed the International Health Regulations 2005 – an agreement developed by World Health Organization member countries.
New Zealand border legislation
A number of New Zealand statutes and regulations contain provisions relevant to border health protection.
Key border health provisions
The core border health provisions in New Zealand legislation are contained in Parts 3, 3A, and 4 of the Health Act 1956.
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COVID-19
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Legislation and other information about New Zealand's COVID-19 response which included border controls, is available on Ministry of Health website.
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