Originally Posted by smanch

re testing requirements, there are currently some conflicting instructions across Air NZ's website and the Ministry of Health info; from the sound of the instructions, it seems like the travel declaration used to include an upload of the proof of pre-departure testing but when I actually went to complete it, the only option was self-testing on arrival. So perhaps the pre-departure testing in NZ will be dropped soon as well (which I suppose makes sense, what with it being redundant to the self-testing on arrival).

Originally Posted by sbiddle

What form are you looking at? Nau Mai Ra (required up intil 31st March) or NZ Traveller Declaration / NZ Traveller Pass (for travel after 1st April)?

The NZ traveller declaration site makes it very clear proof of pre-departure test is required -

• You need to provide a negative COVID-19 pre-departure test when you submit your declaration, unless you are exempt.
• You can start your declaration 28 days before your flight.
• You should submit your declaration as soon as you have your pre-departure test result, so there is time to verify and review your documents before your flight.

What I don't understand is how this form is compatible with airport based testing. If somebody decided to get a supervised RAT or PCR at an airport on the day of travel i assume you can start your declaration but won't be able to submit it until you have the proof of the test. One would hope the back end process is fully automated to approve passengers and email them the Traveller Pass immediately once this is all submitted.