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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COVID-19
A list of legislation and key documents about New Zealand’s COVID-19 response is on the Unite Against COVID-19 website and the Ministry of Health website. The following information is more generic and not specific to the COVID-19 response.
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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. -
New Zealand Legislation (goes to another website)