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Customs urges travellers to give NZTD a go 4th July 2025 /

Customs urges travellers to give NZTD a go

With the school holidays in full swing, New Zealand Customs Service is urging all arriving travellers to use the digital New Zealand Traveller Declaration instead of the paper version given out on flights.


Customs opens eGates to more countries, territories 27th May 2025 /

Customs opens eGates to more countries, territories

The New Zealand Customs Service has opened eGates up to people from another 11 countries and territories.


CLIA calls for govt intervention as cruise faces $3m hit from late-notice fees hike 23rd September 2024 /

CLIA calls for govt intervention as cruise faces $3m hit from late-notice fees hike

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Customs opens eGates to all of EU 23rd September 2024 /

Customs opens eGates to all of EU

ePassport holders from all 27 European Union member states will be able to use New Zealand’s automated eGates on arrival and departure from today, 23 September 2024.


Exactly how much is the cruise levy going up? Customs explains 23rd August 2024 /

Exactly how much is the cruise levy going up? Customs explains

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Former Auckland Airport baggage handlers jailed in drug case 16th August 2024

Former Auckland Airport baggage handlers jailed in drug case

Two ex-luggage handlers have received prison sentences after 4.6 kgs of meth was found in an unclaimed backpack from Los Angeles at Auckland Airport in November 2022.


NZCA warns of $2m cruise hit if passenger levy nearly doubles 18th July 2024 / /

NZCA warns of $2m cruise hit if passenger levy nearly doubles

The association says it is “deeply concerned” at the proposed, unbudgeted expense, which could come at a critical time for the industry.


“Utterly ridiculous” – cruise agent slams Customs’ proposed fee increases 16th July 2024 /

“Utterly ridiculous” – cruise agent slams Customs’ proposed fee increases

A plan to almost double cruise passenger arrival fees is criticised as senseless and poorly timed.


Customs proposes nearly doubling cruise passenger levy 12th July 2024 /

Customs proposes nearly doubling cruise passenger levy

The New Zealand Customs Service is proposing nearly doubling its cruise passenger levy from $11.48 to $21.54.


Border agencies keen to boost digital declaration use 12th June 2024 /

Border agencies keen to boost digital declaration use

New Zealand Customs Service is working with border agencies, airlines, and airports to boost digital declaration use among arriving air passengers.


Customs expands eGate access 28th May 2024

Customs expands eGate access

New Zealand Customs has lowered the age eligibility for eGate use from 12 to 10 years old, bringing New Zealand in line with Australia and the United Kingdom.


Customs seeks to integrate eGates with biosecurity check 9th May 2024 /

Customs seeks to integrate eGates with biosecurity check

The New Zealand Customs Service and Ministry for Primary Industries are looking to integrate express Exit Marshal Gates with the eGate system.