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  • airportsFebruary 12, 2015
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    Inter-country adoptions

    Inter-country adoptions Inter-country adoptions take time and money.  New Zealand is a contracting state to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption. It…

  • airportsDecember 19, 2014
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    Adventure tourism and sports

    Adventure tourism and sports Many Kiwi travellers participate in adventure tourism and sports while overseas, from paragliding and bungy jumping to jet skiing and camel riding. While these activities are…

  • airportsJuly 21, 2014
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    Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas

    Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas Motorbikes and scooters are a great way to get around when you’re overseas, however accidents do happen and New Zealanders should ensure they have adequate…

  • airportsMay 5, 2014
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    Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

    Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) There is ongoing concern about the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which was first reported by the World Health Organization (WHO)…

  • airportsMarch 4, 2014
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    Need a visa for travelling overseas?

    Need a visa for travelling overseas? New Zealanders travelling overseas may require a visa in order to enter certain countries. Please check with your travel agent or with the Embassy or…

  • airportsFebruary 19, 2014
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    Mosquito-borne Illnesses

    Mosquito-borne Illnesses Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in many Pacific Islands, in North Queensland (Australia), Asia (including India), tropical Africa and Latin/South America. West…

  • airportsDecember 5, 2013
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    Measles

    Measles is a highly infectious virus that spreads easily from person to person through the air, via breathing, coughing and sneezing. It affects both children and adults. The New Zealand…

  • airportsDecember 5, 2013
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    Information on ciguatera (fish poisoning)

    Information on ciguatera (fish poisoning) Ciguatera, or fish poisoning, is an illness caused by eating fish containing certain toxins. These toxins come from a type of algae, and get into…

  • airportsDecember 3, 2013
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    Outbreaks of Polio

    Outbreaks of Polio In September 2019, an outbreak of polio was declared in the Philippines. In July 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a situational update on circulating vaccine-derived…

  • airportsOctober 10, 2013
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    Indonesia: Methanol Poisoning

    Indonesia: Methanol Poisoning Cases of severe illness (including permanent blindness) and death have been reported in Indonesia following consumption of alcohol drinks mixed with toxic chemicals, particularly methanol. These cases…

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