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Reviewed: 26 June 2009, 14:55 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2009
There is some risk to your health in the Netherlands due to a significant number of Influenza A (H1N1) or ‘swine flu’ cases and we advise caution. There is also a risk to your security due to the threat from terrorism.
New Zealanders in the Netherlands are advised to conform to any restrictions and instructions issued by the local authorities to contain the spread of Influenza A (H1N1). We recommend health precautions like regularly washing your hands, avoiding large gatherings of people and avoiding close contact with anyone who is sick. For more information on health precautions you should follow, see the New Zealand Ministry of Health website. New Zealanders in the Netherlands who develop flu-like symptoms are advised to seek immediate medical attention.
On 11 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) raised its Influenza Pandemic Alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6 (pandemic phase). See the WHO website for more information.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in the Netherlands should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place.
The Netherlands shares with the rest of Europe a threat from terrorism. Terrorist attacks have taken place in many major European cities and New Zealanders in the Netherlands are advised to be security conscious at all times.
The Dutch government has been on heightened alert since the November 2004 murder of a Dutch filmmaker by an individual associated with the terrorist organisation known as the Hofstad Group.
On 6 March 2008 the Dutch government raised their terrorism threat level from ‘limited’ to ‘substantial’. The main reason for the increase is the growing threat to Western Europe as a whole from Al Qaeda connected terrorist groups. Another factor is the planned release of a controversial film on the Koran by a Dutch parliamentarian. (For further details see http://english.nctb.nl/.)
New Zealanders are advised to avoid all demonstrations, protests and rallies and keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in the Netherlands are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Contact details are
Street Address Eisenhowerlaan 77, 2517KK, The Hague, the Netherlands
Telephone +31 70 346 9324 Facsimile +31 70 363 2983
Email nzemb@xs4all.nl
Website New Zealand Embassy The Hague website [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0900 - 1230 hrs, 1330 - 1730 hrs
