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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!!!