Nursery stock imported for growing – including whole plants, tissue-cultured plants, and other plant parts – needs to meet biosecurity requirements to prevent the entry of unwanted organisms into New Zealand. MPI helps importers meet these requirements.
When importing nursery stock to New Zealand, you're responsible for:
Fees and charges may apply.
If you have questions about offshore treatment or phytosanitary certificates, contact the exporting country's National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) or your customs agent.
Search for NPPO contacts on the International Plant Protection Convention website
For other questions about importing plant products, email plantimports@mpi.govt.nz
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