N1.1 Definition of 'transit passenger'

Immigration Act 1987 ss 2, 129

Transit passengers are persons who:

1. arrive in New Zealand from another country while in transit to another overseas destination; and
2. throughout the whole period (up to a maximum of 24 hours from the time of arrival) during which they are in New Zealand, remain:
   1. on board the craft they came to New Zealand on, or
   2. in a Customs place (ie, in the port or airport secure area), or
   3. in the custody of the police.

Effective 26/07/1999