Originally Posted by
Thai-Kiwi
Short TT trips look to become more bothersome if a PCR test ($180-$250) is needed within 72 hours of re-entry to NZ. The whole ‘stamped paper with details’ rather than a text.
I understand the concerns and strategy, but there needs to be some deeper risk assessment made.
I have a 2 night trip to BNE in a couple of weeks - if there isn’t a waiver for short trips, then I’ll probably just cancel as I can’t be bothered.
There is some hope of an exemption….
There is nothing in the health order that says the test has to be performed in Australia It simply says at check-in in Australia you have to present proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72hrs prior of travel.
As cheeky as it is (and I'm sure you're going to get ... responses from airline staff and do run the risk of not being allowed on the plane so I obviously don't recommend doing it) there is nothing legally that prevents getting a negative PCR test in NZ before travel and presenting that, providing the test was taken within the 72hrs prior to your scheduled departure time from Australia.