Border health measures and resources
Border health measures and controls manage public health risks from the international movement of goods, people, ships and aircraft.
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Border health measures and controls
Border health measures exist to protect human health and safety on an international scale. -
Health advice cards for people arriving in New Zealand
These health advice cards advise overseas travellers or returning New Zealanders on what to do if they get sick within a month of arriving. -
Border training videos
Short videos and quizzes about practical measures to minimise health risks – including management at the border, quarantine and isolation, and more. -
New Zealand Pandemic Plan: A framework for action (July 2024) (goes to another website)
The plan provides an overarching framework for possible actions before, during, and after a pandemic – including border health measures. -
Pests of public health significance
We undertake a range of border control activities to keep pests out of New Zealand or to respond to interceptions or incursions of these pests. -
Requirements for international points of entry
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the programme to ensure Aotearoa New Zealand’s airports and seaports meet international standards of public health preparedness.