What CAN'T I bring with me??
#16
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Hi,
Sorry for jumping in on the conversation but noticed your intending to bring
your car over to NZ. I am due to move out there next year and would like to bring the car as its in excellent condition and only 3 years old but cannot find any information on where to start with the process and costs involved.
Can you please help.
Many thanks in advance
Neil
Sorry for jumping in on the conversation but noticed your intending to bring
your car over to NZ. I am due to move out there next year and would like to bring the car as its in excellent condition and only 3 years old but cannot find any information on where to start with the process and costs involved.
Can you please help.
Many thanks in advance
Neil
A couple of pages that I've got bookmarked are:
Customs requirements:
http://www.customs.govt.nz/library/F...le+Imports.htm
NZTA requirements:
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/importing/index.html
if what you want to know is not covered on these pages, then it's probably on one of the linked ones from them.
John.
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
John,
Many thanks I'll have a look
Tks
Neil
Many thanks I'll have a look
Tks
Neil
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Some years ago I wanted to take some homemade wedding cake into NZ. It was wrapped in tinfoil, and I went straight up to the guys at the airport and asked if it was ok. I was fully expecting it to be binned but they let me through. Never fully understood why because it was breaking all the rules as far as I could tell.
Anyway, here's a useful site: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/enter/declare
I think the main thing is to declare whatever you have.
Anyway, here's a useful site: http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/enter/declare
I think the main thing is to declare whatever you have.
#19
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
yes you can bring wicker! we have twice and had it inspected both times do not throw away bastets or furniture we just wiped it all with a cloth sprayed with Jeys including an expensive wicker sofa!
we also brought outside pots this time and an untreated bench!
we also brought outside pots this time and an untreated bench!
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Hi,
Sorry for jumping in on the conversation but noticed your intending to bring
your car over to NZ. I am due to move out there next year and would like to bring the car as its in excellent condition and only 3 years old but cannot find any information on where to start with the process and costs involved.
Can you please help.
Many thanks in advance
Neil
Sorry for jumping in on the conversation but noticed your intending to bring
your car over to NZ. I am due to move out there next year and would like to bring the car as its in excellent condition and only 3 years old but cannot find any information on where to start with the process and costs involved.
Can you please help.
Many thanks in advance
Neil
Take a look at the attached link as a starter for 10. I'm bringing mine aswell and this is one of the freight companies that we are considering using. They supplied me with this info.
Craig
http://www.pssremovals.com/car-shipping-new-zealand.php
#21
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
John Mason collecting everything the 7th and 8th Dec.
#22
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Hi. I brought our dried cooking herbs. Just put on forms that they were in a box and were for cooking. Came through with no problems. The movers refused candles and wicker baskets. Candles I can understand, but was cross about the wicker baskets, as I could have brought them.
ncundy, simonsi has just brought his car through. This was his update. I am sure if you have any questions he will be happy to answer them
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=688355
ncundy, simonsi has just brought his car through. This was his update. I am sure if you have any questions he will be happy to answer them
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=688355
#23
Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Spices are a no no, I have already looked into this as I have loads as well that I have collected over time. You can put unopened bottles or containers of make up, shampoo ect, as long as it isn't by the case load!!!Lol. Brushes etc are ok as long as cleaned, but think about what they allow in your suit case and it is similar. Be careful about xmas decs etc as no dried flowers, seeds, fir cones allowed.
#24
Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
I brought over spices and stock cubes in my luggage. Declared both on arrival and they had no problem with them going through.
#25
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HI we moved all our stuff with John Mason, they were brill we brought all the items you mentioned and more. our wicker was inspected by maf at the house and our tent and outdoor furniture. we also brought food with us as the packer emptied our cupboards and wine rack. in fact bless them they also packed a half eaten alpacca shaped cake we had for our leaving do! not nice after 3 months in a container lol
I would stock up on shampoo and stuff as it one of the things i find really expensive here and the range is limited, or im just fussy
Good luck with it all
Jacki
I would stock up on shampoo and stuff as it one of the things i find really expensive here and the range is limited, or im just fussy
Good luck with it all
Jacki
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
Do you think I can bring back a Paui shell I found on the beach at Kaikoura
I have a bit of coral from Barbados which I know i'm not allowed to bring but I'm gonna chance it.
We were told not to bring wicker; candles; any untreated wood (ie varnish it or cover it in water soluable stuff; anything that's been outside and has dirt on it.
I will NOT be bringing my current lifestyle with me!!
I have a bit of coral from Barbados which I know i'm not allowed to bring but I'm gonna chance it.
We were told not to bring wicker; candles; any untreated wood (ie varnish it or cover it in water soluable stuff; anything that's been outside and has dirt on it.
I will NOT be bringing my current lifestyle with me!!
#28
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
do bring Wicker it is expensive here and not so much choice I will say again I have brought wicker furniture, baskets and untreated garden furniture twice and had no pronblems into 2 different ports both times been inspected and no problems the packers just say this to make their life easier!
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Someone I know brought her wicker furniture from South Africa and all MAFF did was inspect it for spiders and let it through. Chance it. Wish I had
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Re: What CAN'T I bring with me??
do bring Wicker it is expensive here and not so much choice I will say again I have brought wicker furniture, baskets and untreated garden furniture twice and had no pronblems into 2 different ports both times been inspected and no problems the packers just say this to make their life easier!