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- Middle East: Regional Tensions
- Chile: Civil Unrest
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- Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
- Measles
- Hong Kong: Ongoing Protests
- India: Severe Air Pollution
- Drug Crime Overseas: Don't Risk It
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- Travelling with an Electronic Cigarette
- Riding Motorbikes and Scooters Overseas
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- Indonesia: Methanol Poisoning
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- Spain: Protests
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- Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo: Ebola Virus
- Advice for New Zealanders Overseas
- South America: Ayahuasca tea
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Inter-country adoptions
Reviewed: 21 January 2020, 11:17 NZDT
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 is extremely important to seek independent legal advice and consult Child, Youth and Family before embarking on an inter-country adoption. You must ensure that any child adopted overseas by a New Zealander is able to lawfully exit the country they are in, ...read more
Pacific Cyclone Season: 1 November to 30 April
Reviewed: 17 January 2020, 15:20 NZDT
The Pacific cyclone season began on 1 November and runs until 30 April.New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific are encouraged to register their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Travellers who register can be warned if a major cyclone approaches and given advice on precautions to take. We can also make contact with you following a significant cyclone to check on your well-being.If you are in an area affected by a cyclo...read more
Measles
Reviewed: 23 December 2019, 13:39 NZDT
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 Ministry of Health is advising people travelling overseas to make sure they are fully immunised against measles before they go. Given the current outbreaks of measles in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and the Philippines the Ministry of Health is asking primary care provid...read more
Hong Kong: Ongoing Protests
Reviewed: 17 December 2019, 11:49 NZDT
Protest activity is ongoing in Hong Kong and there continues to be a risk of violent confrontation. 'Flash mob' demonstrations take place with little or no warning, and have resulted in violence and vandalism. Expect road closures, transport disruptions and heightened police action, including the use of tear gas. Protest locations on Hong Kong Island continue to include the main commercial districts, including Causeway Bay, Centr...read more
India: Severe Air Pollution
Reviewed: 17 December 2019, 11:46 NZDT
Major cities in India are currently experiencing severe levels of air pollution. Some of the most common health effects of air pollution include irritation of eyes, throat and lungs. For people with existing respiratory conditions such as asthma or bronchitis, breathing in air pollution can make these conditions worse. New Zealanders in areas affected by the air pollution are advised to monitor pollution readings, such as those provid...read more
Drug Crime Overseas: Don't Risk It
Reviewed: 17 December 2019, 11:44 NZDT
Every year New Zealanders put themselves at risk of arrest or detention for drug-related offences overseas. Remember that when you are overseas you are subject to that country's laws and penalties - no matter how harsh they may appear by New Zealand standards. In many countries, penalties for drug-related offences are severe. Possession, use or trafficking of even very small quantities of drugs can lead to lengthy imprisonment thousands of miles...read more
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