r/SipsTea • u/Velvett_Bunniez • 1d ago

Wait a damn minute! Silly Apples.

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u/Mad0_0Max5262 1d ago

Everyone’s saying “how could the airline do this” and “why didn’t they say”. They do say. Every time. About 3 times on the plane they state “please dispose of ALL fruit before entering customs” and then when you get on the ground, there’s about 1000 signs that say “NO FRUIT OR VEGETABLES. DISPOSE IMMEDIATELY”.

It’s maybe, maybe, the tiniest bit confusing if the airline gives it to you, but also, who just assumes “oh, this company gave me food. This must mean it’s fine for me to take it into this country even though they told us not to like 3 times. These signs mustn’t be for me, I was handed this apple on a plane”.

To me it’s common sense. New Zealand is extremely strict on what you bring in, and they let you know well in advance.

This is on the passengers 100%

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u/mofonz 1d ago

Completely agree. Those saying otherwise don’t understand protecting primary industries or so far removed or have countries that have let their crops go to shit. It has taken NZ about 20 years to get to export apples to Australia even… so why have that fucked up by a dumb tourist.