"Small recreational vehicles powered by lithium batteries, that are commonly known as a rideable, hoverboard, airwheel, solowheel, mini-segway, or balance wheel (but are not limited to these product names) are not permitted to be carried on Air New Zealand operated services as cabin baggage, checked baggage or cargo."
She said these differed from mobility aids, which would still be carried.
Jetstar's response was much the same. A spokeswoman said it didn't carry the self-balancing boards as carry-on or check-in across its domestic and international network.
A statement on its website on December 16 further outlined its rationale.
"We've made the decision based on the inconsistent information about lithium batteries provided by many manufacturers and reported issues with the devices."
The popular holiday gift has reportedly caused numerous safety issues, after some burst spontaneously into flame.
Meanwhile, a mall in Texas, has banned all hoverboards from its stores after one burst into flame and the mall had to be evacuated.
Many major airlines, including American Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and the Qantas group, have banned the self-balancing scooter from being carried.
Check with each individual airline for the specifics of what's allowed and what's not, but here are some of the baggage rules when flying:
• Aerosols can be checked in but not carried on.
• A holder of a valid firearms license can check in up to 5kg of ammunition and check in a declared unloaded firearm, though further conditions can apply in certain destinations.
• Camping stoves and liquid fuel containers can be checked in but not carried on.
• E-cigarettes can be carried on, but not checked in.
• Safety matches and cigarette lighters are not allowed.
• Pepper spray is forbidden
