Batteries are the most confiscated items at airports. 

Auckland airport alone reportedly confiscates nearly 500 batteries every single day, then donates the batteries to those who need them. 

Civil Aviation Authority General Manager Warrick Burr told Heather duPlessis-Allan that passengers ‘have an opportunity to learn the rules’ before having items confiscated. 

He said that batteries must be securely stored in hand luggage and not touching any other batteries.  

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Batteries are the most confiscated items at airports.&nbsp;
Auckland airport alone reportedly confiscates nearly 500 batteries every single day, then donates the batteries to those who need them.&nbsp;
Civil Aviation Authority General Manager Warrick Burr told Heather duPlessis-Allan that passengers ‘have an opportunity to learn the rules’ before having items confiscated.&nbsp;
He said that batteries must be securely stored in hand luggage and not touching any other batteries. &nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Warrick Burr: Civil Aviation Authority General Manager on the confiscation of batteries at airports

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/8f9107cc-e17f-445e-a083-b38e00173a41/transcript