Auckland Airport begins upgrade of international terminal arrivals area

Auckland International Airport in New Zealand is upgrading its international terminal arrivals area to strengthen the country’s border protection. Various enhancement works at the arrival area are already underway to boost efficiency in the final stages of border processing formalities. These include the launch of improved biosecurity screening technology, as well as an overhaul of baggage and reclaim facilities. Upgrades are being made to front-of-house and back-of-house facilities for Biosecurity New Zealand and the New Zealand Customs Service. Biosecurity New Zealand Northern Regional Commissioner Mike Inglis said: “We’re looking to automate some existing processes and make use of advancements in 3D scanning to provide greater biosecurity protection for New Zealand. “We are already making good progress in developing algorithms that will allow the new screening tools to automatically detect biosecurity threats in baggage carried by travellers.”<br/>