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Personal wellbeing
Personal wellbeing and mental health are very important to a healthy life. Find out how to stay happy, healthy and safe as an international student in New Zealand.
Staying safe
Hereβs how you can stay safe in New Zealand.
Healthcare
How does healthcare in New Zealand work? Find out what to do in an emergency, how to get a doctor and more.
Emergency updates
The information on this page is official New Zealand Government information to help international students understand how we take care of ourselves and others with emergency situations.
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