Travellers entering New Zealand will no longer have to declare their personal medicines on a revamped passenger arrival card.
Customs Minister Kris Faafoi said a new version of the card would come into effect from October 1, in line with recent legal changes.
The current version asks travellers whether they are bringing into New Zealand "prohibited or restricted goods, for example medicines, weapons, indecent publications, endangered species of flora or fauna, illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia".
The new version will make it clear that the travellers' personal medicines are exempt.
"When crossing New Zealand's border, travellers can carry prescription medicines or controlled drugs provided they: