NZ Source for RAT tests for travel to Australia

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openmedia

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#293655 5-Feb-2022 19:02

Now that Australia is allowing a RAT within 24 hours of departure from NZ as an alternative to the PCR test are there any local places we can actually get a certified RAT?

https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/KarenAndrews/Pages/changes-pre-departure-testing-international-arrivals-australia.aspx

At present it appears our only option is still an expensive PCR test

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boosacnoodle

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#2862302 5-Feb-2022 20:40

Short answer is you can’t. Any business with an NZBN can in theory purchase them for workers, however in practice they are simply unobtainable.

GSManiac

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#2862308 5-Feb-2022 21:03

If you live in Auckland you can try Travel Clinic on the North Shore. They mention on their website that they offer them.

Oblivian

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#2862309 5-Feb-2022 21:04

Pharmacy at chc airport/spitfire square here is doing domestic RaTs.
Unsure if that will soon also quality but they're advertised as official supervised tests.

Danite

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#2862328 5-Feb-2022 22:45

Rako Science offer testing around the country, 24 hour results or 6H at one of the Auckland clinics.

They have testing at AKl airport so can arrive, test, spend a night near the airport then fly the next day if you don't live in AKL.

Technofreak

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#2862332 5-Feb-2022 23:30

What are they charging for a RAT test including the letter you require?

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