What ID is acceptable?

• A NZ or overseas passport
• A NZ or overseas photo driver licence
• A Hospitality Association (HANZ) 18+ card
• Any other ID with a photo, Date of Birth, and which is the product of a government institution
• Your ID MUST be current (i.e. not past expiry date)

What are the penalties for showing false ID?

• Use of false ID (ID that has been tampered with, or belongs to someone else) is illegal
• You may be prosecuted and fined up to NZ$500
• If you are a visitor to New Zealand and are prosecuted, it could affect your eligibility to have your visitor or student permit renewed

What are the penalties for being underage in a gaming area?

• If you are under 20 and are found in a gaming area then SKYCITY will take out a trespass order against you.  You won’t be able to return to SKYCITY for two years — even if you turn 20 in the meantime
• You may also be prosecuted and fined up to NZ$500
• If you are a visitor to New Zealand and are prosecuted, it could affect your eligibility to have your visitor or student permit renewed

What are the penalties for underage drinking?

• If you are under 18 and you buy alcohol, you are liable for an infringement fee of NZ$200 or a fine of up to NZ$2000
• If you are under 18 and you are in a restricted or supervised area of a licensed premise (without a parent or legal guardian), you are liable for an infringement fee of NZ$200 or a fine of up to NZ$2000
• SKYCITY will also take out a trespass order against you, and you won’t be able to return to SKYCITY for two years — even if you turn 18 in the meantime

What is a HANZ 18+ card?

• HANZ 18+ cards are widely accepted photo ID for people who don’t have a current NZ or overseas passport, or a NZ driver’s licence.  They are credit-card size so are easier to carry around than a passport.  You need to be 18 or older to get a card.
• Application forms are available from the Hospitality Association or at any NZ Post Shop.
  

Where can I get more help?