Wairarapa and Manawatū measles outbreak 2025

The story so far

Three people in the Wairarapa tested positive for measles after recent overseas travel, and they visited a supermarket twice and a library once.^{9 Jul 2025} Health NZ said the affected people and their close contacts were isolating to prevent further spread.^{9 Jul 2025} Officials said one Manawatū patient may have been briefly infectious at several Feilding locations last Friday.^{17 Jul 2025}

Latest

Officials said one Manawatū patient may have been briefly infectious at several Feilding locations.^{17 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 9 Jul 2025Three Wairarapa residents test positive for measles after overseas travel.
2. 11 Jul 2025Fourth Wairarapa measles case confirmed; authorities urge immunisation checks.
3. 17 Jul 2025Three more cases confirmed, spreading to Manawatū; national total reaches eight.
4. 17 Jul 2025Manawatū patient may have been infectious at several Feilding locations.

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