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Most of the above you can bring, the tent will not be allowed to have any UK dirt on it so may want to get it steam cleaned! Very tough bio security rules here. I am not sure about food, I would not bring food. Even an apple in your bag costs you $400 fine!

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Hi
All of the above except herbs and spices, we wiped our tent with Jeys it was fine, shampoos etc we put in a plastic container, with all our excess toiletries not a problem its just if anything leaks. I know a friend that put several big bottles of orange squash in the container as that was what her son only drank.
Our packers did not like matches or batteries and starting throwing them out until I stopped them throwing out the rechargable ones. Candles can be an issue

bring wicker if you have any, bring wine if you have it, bikes, garden tools outdorr furniture just make sure any dirt is removed. We had a bench which was tanalised but not stained we have imported it twice no problems regardless of what the removal companies say

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Hi
We ve booked end of November with John Mason too. We are taking everything including car .When do you fly ?
Jo

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Candles thats a new one to me.!!!

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Just bring them:thumbsup: pack by owner!! then get them to repack as bathroom/kitchen items:thumbup:

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Just the beeswax variety - don't want no nasty bee mites coming into NZ; also candles that have plant materials embedded in them aren't welcome.

When we unpacked from NZ we found the dessicated carcass of a mouse in one box, plus some stinko wattle seeds that one of the kids had packed by accident. All of which we cremated asap.

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Don't bring the inlaws.

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It's because of the beeswax....not allowed.

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God still have some small ones left not used from 2003:o:o:o

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Your shipper has to submit an inventory and if you try to get things in by calling them something else you could find yourself in big, expensive trouble. Do not bring any food, wicker or candles. There are good reasons for this and you can get all this stuff here. We were very happy we cleaned our bikes well and walking boots as MAF inspected them. We were told that any concerns with them and the whole container would have been scrutinised. Honestly this is a big money spinner for NZ and they WILL fine you or destroy stuff. Just follow the Govt guidelines. My advice would be to bring things you love but you do get to understand that material possessions are only that - and can be replaced.

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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

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Hi
Weve booked with john mason they informed us of everything we needed to do. We are getting it steam cleaned this weekend and having it transported to there depo in Liverpool so it will be dry and clean before going on the container.You must of owned it for over 12 months . But any of the container companies will advise you. We looked at the cost of our car in NZ and the cost of moving it and came to the conclusion it was worth taking. . But it all depends on what type of car you have

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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.

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jyx1nt7,
Many thanks, I'll make a few enquiries

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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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John,
Many thanks I'll have a look
Tks

Neil

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JO When the container arrives what will happen first is the car will be taken for a good looking over:rofl: the other items will come to you first.it will take a few days before you get the car.

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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!

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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

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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

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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.

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I brought over spices and stock cubes in my luggage. Declared both on arrival and they had no problem with them going through.

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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 :unsure:
Good luck with it all
Jacki

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:rofl:

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Do you think I can bring back a Paui shell I found on the beach at Kaikoura :p

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!!

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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 :frown:

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Yes I would say you are spot on!! and lots of the packers are just out of date. Even the maff girls say the uk Wicker is so good and nice....bring it!!!

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Sorry to raise this again, but have loads of booze left over from leaving parties etc,can we bring over in the container or do we have to drink it first:thumbsup: and if we can does it have to be unopened ones or dont it matter, being packed up tomorrow so dont have a lot of time to drink!!!

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Hi We had lots left too but it was all packed under Kitchen items ;) it all arrived Ok with not one broken, later on we had a party but seven years on we still have some gin, brandy, act unopened and opened not sure if it will be any good just may have to have a nice cold gin and T:tounge_smile::drinkwine::cool:

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many thanks:thumbsup: