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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.
  • Influenza Pandemic Plan (goes to another website)

    Learn more about border health measures in Parts B and C of the New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A Framework for Action.
  • 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.

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