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Reviewed: 19 March 2008, 12:21 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2008
There is some risk to your security in the United Kingdom due to the threat from terrorism and we advise New Zealanders to exercise caution.
On 29 June 2007, two car bombs were defused in central London. The first was outside the ‘Tiger Tiger’ nightclub on the Haymarket, a shopping and entertainment area. The second was discovered in a car that had been towed from near Trafalgar Square to a car park in Park Lane.
On 30 June 2007 a petrol-filled, four-wheel drive vehicle was rammed into Glasgow airport. This attack is being linked to the attempted attack on 29 June in London.
The British Home Office terror threat level is currently at ‘severe’. This means that further terrorist attacks are highly likely.
For more details on the latest threat level see the Home Office website (external link).
New Zealanders travelling and resident in the United Kingdom are advised to take account of the terror threat level assigned by the British authorities when making travel decisions. Enhanced security measures have been put in place by authorities but New Zealanders are advised to maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times. It is also recommended you monitor the media for information about possible new security threats.
New Zealanders traveling or resident in the United Kingdom should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in the United Kingdom are encouraged to record/update their details online.
For information on current aviation security measures in the UK see the Department of Transport website (external link).
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Contact details are
Street Address New Zealand House, Second Floor, 80 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TQ, United Kingdom
Telephone +44 20 7930 8422 Facsimile +44 20 7839 4580
Email Consular Assistance citizensadvice@newzealandhc.org.uk
Website New Zealand High Commission London [external link]
Office Hours Mon - Fri 0900 - 1700 hrs
Page last updated: Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 10:19 NZST
