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For individuals Mā te takitahi

Bring or send to NZ
Take or send from NZ
Outdoor activities
Food safety at home

For businesses Mā ngā pakihi

Food business
Export
Import
Biosecurity
Animals
Agriculture
Funding and rural support
Fishing and aquaculture
Forestry

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Importing live animals
Horses
Resources for importing horses

Importing into NZ: how it works
Border clearance: aircraft, boats, arrival, and clearance facilities
Household goods and personal effects importing to NZ
Importing food and beverages
Importing timber and wood products
Importing biological products and organisms
Importing ACVM – Agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines
Importing live animals
Importing animal food
Importing fibre, skins, and trophies
Importing plants, flowers, seeds, and plant-growing products
Importing inorganics and waste
Importing vehicles, machinery, and parts
Importing research samples (excluding animal samples)
Importing soil, organic fertilisers and growing media of plant origin

Last reviewed: 03.03.23

Resources for importing horses

A list of publications, documents, and guidance to help you understand and meet your obligations when importing horses.

Animal import notifications subscription
Animal Welfare (Transport within New Zealand) Code of Welfare 2011 [PDF, 585 KB]
Diagnostic Tests, Vaccines, Treatments and Post-Arrival Testing (MPI-STD-TVTL) [PDF, 400 KB]
Horses imported from Australia guidance leaflet [PDF, 609 KB]

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