We´ve passed MAF
Sep 21st 2010, 10:35 pm
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We´ve passed MAF
....inspection of container done, delivery set for Friday 
No complications other than our sailing dinghy needed vacuuming at $85
Not sure what that was about but minor in the scheme of things....
No complications other than our sailing dinghy needed vacuuming at $85
Not sure what that was about but minor in the scheme of things....
Sep 21st 2010, 11:58 pm
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
So how long did it take from the container landing at Auckland to getting cleared? I have heard stories of having to wait 2 weeks or more 
Sep 22nd 2010, 12:02 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
I think most delays are down to the need to book inspections, deliveries etc which can only be done once the container is actually here...
Sep 22nd 2010, 1:21 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
Thank for that Simon, the detail you included in your reply was very useful. My shipment is supposed to arrive on NZ soil on the 19th of October and I am counting the days. I know I am going to be surprised by some of the stuff I had sent over, I really can't remember everything we included!
Sep 23rd 2010, 9:34 pm
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Bummer, customs decided they wanted a valuation on said dinghy, came in with a potential $48 GST so not collectable, gave us an interesting 2hrs yesterday and has caused the delivery to slip to Monday 
This is because EVERY item in the container must be cleared before the contents are released, so any delay on any item holds up the whole lot...
This is because EVERY item in the container must be cleared before the contents are released, so any delay on any item holds up the whole lot...
Sep 24th 2010, 12:06 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
Good news for you!
Pickfords messed our's up bigstyle it was collected March 24th and arrived July 21st!!!!! and we had been here since April, it was terrible the kids didnt have their toys etc, the seasons had changed so we didnt have the right clothes etc!
Its a great feeling when it arrives though! we fully unpack soon when we move into our house in 2 weeks cannot wait
enjoy your things!
Sep 24th 2010, 2:17 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
I've not heard of MAFF turning anything down yet.
It always suprises me when people start quizzing about what they can bring.
As long as its not alive they'll let it in.
It always suprises me when people start quizzing about what they can bring.
As long as its not alive they'll let it in.
Sep 24th 2010, 7:03 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
Bummer, customs decided they wanted a valuation on said dinghy, came in with a potential $48 GST so not collectable, gave us an interesting 2hrs yesterday and has caused the delivery to slip to Monday
This is because EVERY item in the container must be cleared before the contents are released, so any delay on any item holds up the whole lot...
This is because EVERY item in the container must be cleared before the contents are released, so any delay on any item holds up the whole lot...
I dont understand this GST thing If the goods are used why would you have to pay GST? Or have I got the wrong end of the stick? Ive got a few things that I bought a while ago that I havent bothered unpacking because I knew I would be emigrating, so would I get charged GST on these? Regards Bev
Sep 26th 2010, 4:45 am
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Re: We´ve passed MAF
you are lucky ours was due in port tomorrow but has been delayed a week, no probs I thought as we do not need until the 8th now I am panicking!!!!
Sep 26th 2010, 7:34 pm
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Sep 26th 2010, 7:39 pm
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Sep 28th 2010, 6:58 pm
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1st Half delivered and mostly unpacked, damage is one wine glass and one pyrex dish so not too bad.
TV works but can only get Prime, Maori and a chinese TV channel, not sure why no TV1,2,3 or 4 - must use a different system. Will all be good when sky installed though...
TV works but can only get Prime, Maori and a chinese TV channel, not sure why no TV1,2,3 or 4 - must use a different system. Will all be good when sky installed though...
