Duty free allowances

To make sure you get the most out of your travel, we recommend you talk with the staff in store to ensure you have the most up to date information for your trip as allowances can change.

When entering New Zealand you are entitled to a personal goods concession. This allows you to bring in goods free of duty (excluding alcohol and tobacco products) obtained overseas and/or purchased duty free in New Zealand, which have a total combined value of NZ$700. If the value of your goods is over NZ$700 then they may attract Customs duty and goods and services tax (GST).

On entering New Zealand you are entitled to bring in the following quantities of alcohol products free of Customs duty, provided that you are over 17 years of age* and that the goods:

• Accompany you through the Customs arrival process.
• Are for your own personal use, or intended as gifts.
• Are not carried on behalf of another person.
• Are not intended for sale or exchange.

Cigarettes, cigars, tobacco   

• 50 cigarettes, or
• 50 grams of cigars, or 
• 50 grams of tobacco products, or 
• A mixture of all three weighing not more than 50 grams. 

Alcoholic beverages 

• Up to six bottles (4.5 litres) of wine, champagne, port or sherry
• Up to twelve cans (4.5 litres) of beer
• Three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages

More information is available on the New Zealand Customs site at www.customs.govt.nz or phone +64 9 275 9059.

There are a number of ways you can take advantage of duty and tax free shopping at Auckland Airport, for example:

• Buy duty free items online with The Mall or from one of the many duty free retailers located throughout NZ licensed to sell tax and duty free products and collect them at our Collection Point.
• Select duty free items as you leave Auckland, and pick them up on your return. This is much easier than carrying goods throughout your journey!