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At the moment, NZ has reverted back to using cards that you are given on the plane to complete. The system used last year was suspended in Oct 2022 and is being replaced by an online system similar to that used last year. Supposed to be operative in June this year. So don’t panic. You will have to complete the form irrespective of completing an online version.

I think that any suggestion that Cruise ships shouldn’t cruise NZ because of NZ’s strict requirements is unfortunate. These are not new rules and are designed to protect our environment in the same way Australia chooses to protect its environment. I blame the Cruise Companies. They knew these rules existed. In normal circumstances, ships are regularly dry docked and have their hulls cleaned. I suspect that with dry docks being unavailable during COVID, that the problem will only get worse with available dry docking spots being in demand.