Bring or send to NZ

Mau mai, tuku rānei ki Aotearoa

New Zealand has biosecurity requirements to keep harmful pests and diseases out of the country. There are some things you can’t bring into NZ. Find out about bringing and sending items, including food, pets, and household products.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

Pets travelling to NZ

What to do, the documents you'll need, and charges you'll pay

Bringing and posting items to NZ

Find out what we allow, about risk goods, and what to declare

Clearance of goods and mail to NZ

Rules for importing personal items and how to get them cleared at the border

Arriving in NZ in your own boat or aircraft

Requirements to prevent bringing unwanted pests or diseases to NZ in your airplane or boat

Update – 19 July 2021

Proposed new import health standard (IHS) for personal consignments of products for human consumption and personal effects

From 19 July 2021 to 31 August 2021, MPI would like your feedback on the proposed new IHS for personal consignments of products for human consumption and personal effects.

The new requirements will consolidate existing standards and state on-arrival procedures. It will also clarify for passengers what and how much food products they can bring to New Zealand.

Find out more about the consultation