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Dangerous goods
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Weapons and other prohibited items
Everyday items as weapons Restricted weapons Unlawful weapons
What to expect at the airport
Powders, liquids, aerosols, and gels (PLAGs) Items removed during screening Learn about body scanners Advanced screening technology

Dangerous goods

Learn more about some of the restrictions on items you take with you when you travel.

Information for passengers

Your airline may impose special requirements or prohibit certain dangerous goods.

  • What you need to know about aerosols.
  • Travelling with batteries and battery-powered devices.
  • Everyday items that contain hazardous chemicals.
  • Can you travel with lighters and matches?
  • Restrictions apply to portable camp cookers and other gas cylinders.
  • What are flammable liquids, and what restrictions apply?

A number of everyday items can also be used as weapons, and there are restrictions around these.

Learn more about weapons and other prohibited items.

Information for industry

  • Read more about transporting dangerous goods in New Zealand.

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