Travelling to New Zealand: Prohibited and Restricted Items

By Erik Murthy September 17, 202 August 13th, 2025 No Comments

Are you planning to travel to New Zealand? It’s important to know that some items are not allowed in the country, and others need special permission before you can bring them in. This blog will help you understand what you can’t get into New Zealand and what to be careful about. Prohibited Items: What You Can’t Bring Into New Zealand

Here are the items that you’re not allowed to bring into New Zealand, no matter what: 1. Objectionable Material

Any material that could be harmful or offensive is not allowed. This includes content on:

- Mobile phones
- USB drives
- Videotapes or films
- CDs or records
- Books and publications 2. Drug-Related Equipment

You’re not allowed to bring items used for taking drugs, such as:

- Cannabis or methamphetamine utensils
- Vaporisers 3. Weapons

Certain weapons are strictly banned in New Zealand, including:

- Flick knives
- Butterfly kniv...