Every day, aircraft fly to New Zealand bringing cargo and passengers. But the aircraft themselves can bring unwanted pests and diseases to New Zealand. MPI's role is to help aircraft operators and pilots meet our biosecurity requirements.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) would like to thank all who provided feedback during the consultation period on the proposed amendments for Aircraft from All Countries Craft Risk Management Standard (CRMS)
MPI has considered and responded to all feedback received:
Review of submissions: Aircraft from All Countries CRMS [PDF, 348 KB]
The main changes are:
Aircraft from All Countries CRMS [PDF, 280 KB]
This import process is for aircraft arriving in New Zealand under their own power, including:
Importing vehicles, machinery, and parts (including aircraft and aircraft parts)
What you can bring or send to NZ
Steps to importing containers and cargo (including air containers)
Search our Import Health Standards (IHSs)
If you spot a live organism in the plane while flying to New Zealand notify MPI via the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) or airport operator.
In case of an emergency notify the CAA or the airport.
If you have questions about bringing your aircraft to New Zealand:
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