Download the Air New Zealand app – search ‘Air New Zealand’ in your app store.
Due to our early flight from Christchurch to Gisborne on Tuesday 12 November, we urge you to check-in to your flight on Monday 11 November. You can do this 24-hours prior to departure on the Air New Zealand app which can be downloaded to all smart phones. You need your Air New Zealand booking reference which is on your travel itinerary.
Please also ensure that you check out of the Rydges Latimer Hotel on the evening of Monday 11 November to ensure a timely departure on Tuesday morning.
Number of endangered animal and plant species
Prior to your arrival in New Zealand, you will be asked to complete a traveller declaration form. This is a new online declaration process – previously you would have completed a physical arrival card.
You are required to declare the contents of your luggage including of a number of prohibited items, which are considered to be a potential risk to New Zealand (e.g. foodstuffs, plants, animal medicines).
You will also be asked if you have footwear which has been used for walking or hiking in rural areas and any other items used for outdoor activities. These will be inspected, and if not spotlessly clean, taken away to be cleaned. Failure to declare any such footwear may result in a fine and their confiscation.
Start your declaration at www.travellerdeclaration.co.nz
The earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before your start your trip. It must be submitted by the time you reach passport control in New Zealand.
Accommodation
Rydges Latimer 30 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City 8011 www.rydges.com
Portside Hotel 2 Reads Quay, Gisborne 4010 www.portsidehotel.com
Dining
Story Restaurant 8 New Regent Street, Christchurch Central City www.storynz.com
The Monday Room 161 High Street, Christchurch Central City www.themondayroom.nz
Bushmere Arms 673 Matawai Road, Waerenga-a-hika, Gisborne www.bushmerearms.co.nz
The Works 41 Esplanade, Kaiti, Gisborne www.theworksgisborne.co.nz
Vines at Bushmere Estate 166 Main Road SH2, Matawhero, Gisborne www.bushmerevines.co.nz
