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Kōrero: Biosecurity

Early quarantine stations

From the late 19th century, each of New Zealand’s four main port cities had its own quarantine island. These quarantine facilities closed during the 20th century. Locations offering modern quarantine services, known as transitional facilities, are now located on the mainland.

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Helen Keyes rāua ko Carl Walrond, Biosecurity – Definitions and history, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/interactive/19040/early-quarantine-stations (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Helen Keyes rāua ko Carl Walrond, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.