Can a 17 year old take duty-free alcohol into New Zealand (if he doesn't purchase it himself)?

Question

Is it possible for a 17 year old Australian to take duty-free alcohol (purchased by their parents) into New Zealand despite licensing laws?

Answer 1

Yes it is perfectly possible for a 17 year old to carry liquor. NZ has quite a high level of duty free alcohol allowances. Like Australia the taxes and duty on alcohol is quite high. However, one thing to keep in mind is the fact that wine is often cheaper in supermarkets here than at duty free. Spirits, however, are much much cheaper duty free.

The following is the specific link to the page on www.customs.govt.nz

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Travellers must be 17 years or older to be eligible for alcohol and tobacco allowances.

A traveller may import the following quantities of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages free of Customs charges, providing that:

(i) The goods accompany them through the Customs arrival process; and

(ii) The goods are not being carried on behalf of any other person or persons; and

(iii) The goods are not intended for sale or exchange.

Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco

Alcoholic Beverages

Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco

200 cigarettes, or

250 grams of tobacco, or

50 cigars, or

a mixture of all three weighing not more than 250 grams.

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Alcoholic Beverages

4.5 litres of wine or 4.5 litres of beer

three bottles (or other containers) each containing not more than 1125ml of spirits, liqueur, or other spirituous beverages.

Quantities imported in excess of the allowances, or that are housed in containers greater than the maximum stipulated bottle size, are liable for Customs charges.

Next link is from the Duty Free stores website:

http://www.dutyfreestores.com.au/allowan...

Answer 2

Alcohol laws are about POSSESSION, not who purchased it.

Answer 3

I dont think so