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SmartGate launched - guaranteeing faster, easier travel - Video

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:45
Trans-Tasman airline travel has been given a hi-tech boost, with the installation of SmartGate - a machine that helps passengers’ clear customs within eight minutes. - read full story »

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Stephen
03 Dec 2009 3:56p.m.

What a load of rubbish!! These should have been going two years ago when the price of a passport went up 200% and still not going to be running in Chch till 2011. I've been using these in Brisbane for a long while now. What has taken our lot so long to get their act together???

Craig Gunn
03 Dec 2009 1:49p.m.

these are great, I used one in Melbourne in September, the little gates opened and it said welcome to Australia. Kinda neat.

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