SafeTravel NZ
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Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania: Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
The Governments of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the United Republic of Tanzania declared their first outbreaks of Marburg virus disease (MVD), on 13 February 2023 and 21 March…
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Anzac Day 2023 commemorations in Gallipoli, Türkiye
Attending the servicesThe 2023 Anzac Day commemorative services at Gallipoli will be held on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 April. More information on the services, what to expect at Gallipoli and…
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Vanuatu: Tropical Cyclone Judy
Tropical Cyclone Judy is expected to impact the islands of Vanuatu as a Category 2 or Category 3 Cyclone from Tuesday 28 February until Thursday 1 March. Heavy rainfalls are…
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Vanuatu: Tropical Cyclone Kevin
Following Tropical Cyclone Judy, a Category 4 system which has now passed through Vanuatu, Tropical Cyclone Kevin is a Category 1 system currently lying to the northwest of Vanuatu. Tropical…
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Türkiye: 7.8 and 7.7 Earthquakes
On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 and 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck in central and south-eastern Türkiye. There have been several strong after-shocks. The Turkish government has announced a national state of emergency…
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Peru: Demonstrations
Protests and demonstrations have been taking place across Peru following the change of government on 7 December 2022, including in the tourist hubs of Cusco, Puno and Arequipa. Some demonstrations…
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Travelling in the Festive Season
The holiday period in December and January is peak season for international travel, and we wish all New Zealanders safe travels over the summer holidays. We have some advice for…
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Uganda: Ebola Virus
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) The Ugandan government has declared an outbreak of EVD caused by Sudan virus in Uganda. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals (such as…
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Qatar: FIFA Men’s World Cup 2022
Qatar: FIFA Men’s World Cup 2022 This information, for New Zealanders planning on travelling to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup beginning on 20 November 2022, should be…
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Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Indonesia
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently announced that Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its work at the border with a campaign to ensure travellers do their part to…