Keywords
Pandemics
Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
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Abstract
Objective: to analyse the bearing of legislation in the COVID-19 Pandemic management elimination strategy in Asia-Pacific, using the legal system of New Zealand as an illustration. Methods: legislation and case law analysis, within their epidemiological and political context. Results: the strategy has been successfully implemented and existent legislation amended to adapt to the evolution of the Pandemic. Conclusion: the legislation and the adopted measures have been generally accepted by courts and are relevant to the efficient execution of the elimination strategy.
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