A list of Notifiable Diseases is outlined in Schedules 1 and 2 of the Health Act 1956.
Schedule of notifiable diseases
- Schedule of notifiable diseases – Updated June 2022 (docx, 26 KB)
- Schedule of notifiable diseases – Updated June 2022 (pdf, 117 KB)
Related information
Communicable Disease Control Manual – Health New Zealand
This manual describes standard practice for public health services to follow for the prevention and control of notifiable diseases.
Guidance on Infectious Disease Management under the Health Act 1956
This guidance explains measures concerning the notification and management of infectious diseases.
Requirements for vessels arriving in New Zealand
Maritime vessels arriving in New Zealand from overseas are subject to entry requirements. A number of these relate to potential public health risks, such as ill-health among passengers and crew
New Zealand legislation
This links to an electronic database of New Zealand legislation. Notification of specified diseases is required under the Health Act 1956 (section 74). See the schedules at the back of the Act for the list of specified diseases.
