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New Zealand is open to leisure tourists and currently feels like a normal, easy-to-visit destination. The main risks are natural hazards rather than conflict, and tourism demand is strong, with arrivals slightly above pre-pandemic levels.
No active armed conflict or civil unrestNational terrorism threat level: POSSIBLERoutine earthquakes / ongoing seismic activityTsunami and volcano hazardsFast-changing weather / severe weather risk
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