New Zealand Customs Service

A passenger who attempted to smuggle 20 kilograms of methamphetamine through Auckland International Airport was yesterday sentenced to seven-and-a-half years’ imprisonment. Read the full story here: customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

Today, Customs teams across New Zealand wore pink to mark Pink Shirt Day. Wearing pink is a visible reminder that professional standards apply to how we treat each other. Respect and inclusion support stronger teams - and stronger teams support a stronger border.

Customs was proud to be represented at the PACER Plus Committee on Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin and Customs Procedures meeting in Apia, Samoa, helping shape the next phase of regional trade cooperation.

📣We are giving a proud shout out to our officer, Kim, who has recently taken part in New Zealand Blood Service's plasma campaign.📣 Kim has been donating with the New Zealand Blood Service since her high school days and is proud to do her part to support others in need.

In this week's issue of Customs Release: - Nitrous oxide changes 🗞️ - Food exporters to AUS webinar 🍇 - Multiple arrests and sentencings 🚨 - Fuel advice ⛽️ - @MFATNZ weekly market report mailchi.mp/customs/new-ze…

This New Zealand Sign Language Week, we’re pleased to share this New Zealand Traveller Declaration video delivered in New Zealand Sign Language, which is a practical example of accessible government information for air travellers. ▶ Watch here: youtu.be/O4Eg91HgKHg

An Auckland couple was yesterday sentenced for their role in the large-scale importation and sale of prohibited weapons and drug utensils into NZ. Read more here: customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

A multi agency operation targeting drugs and money laundering in Gisborne was concluded last week with property, vehicles and cash seized in Mangapapa. Full story here: police.govt.nz/news/release/p…

Customs has arrested three men in Auckland for the alleged illegal importation of nitrous oxide, drug utensils and illicit tobacco, found in a sea cargo consignment of goods. Read more: customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

In this week's issue of Customs Release: - Upcoming changes to Nitrous oxide 🗞️ - Advice on fuel price rise ⛽️ - NZ-India FTA signed🇳🇿🤝🇮🇳 - Arrests made in drug courier crackdown 🚨 - @MFATNZ Market intel report mailchi.mp/customs/new-ze…

Today, we acknowledge those who served to protect New Zealand and sacrificed their lives for our safety. And those who continue to serve each day to protect our nation and people. Our people acknowledged Anzac Day yesterday with two services held across the country.

Customs has made multiple arrests in a drug courier crackdown and is warning young New Zealanders not to fall for the tactics used by organised criminal groups to recruit suitcase couriers. Read more here: customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

In this week's issue of Customs Release: - Advice on fuel price rise ⛽️ - Resources for exporters to the Middle East 🌍 - Passenger arrested at AKL Airport 👮 - Changes to revenue management forms 📄 - @MFATNZ Market intel report mailchi.mp/customs/new-ze…

On Monday, fifteen Trainee Customs Officers were officially welcomed to our organisation at a Haka Pōwhiri in Auckland. The first step in their training is building legal and operational knowledge, learning what is means to be at Customs, and workplace training.

This past weekend, Customs was proudly represented at the Garden City Aviation and Jet Centre Open Day. For Handler Luke and Detector Dog Yetta, it was a rewarding chance to interact with crowds and educate on the role our dogs play at NZ's border.

Customs officers at Auckland Airport arrested a passenger last Friday whose suitcases contained clothes impregnated with methamphetamine. Read more: customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/…

In this week's issue of Customs Release: - Resources for exporters to the Middle East 🌍 - Getting export information right matters ✅ - Changes to revenue management forms 📰 - Customs seizes drugs in Tauranga 🚨 - @MFATNZ Market intel report mailchi.mp/customs/new-ze…

Customs officers have seized 48 kgs of cocaine, worth an estimated $16.8 million, at the Port of Tauranga. The drugs were hidden within the insulated lining of a refrigerated container carrying legitimate goods from Balboa, Panama. Read more here: bit.ly/4tAABhE

In this week's issue of Customs Release: - Getting export information right matters ✅ - Updates to concessions 💎 - Reminder on new Goods Management levies 🚢 - Global trade updates from @MFATNZ mailchi.mp/customs/new-ze…

With the school holidays here, the FREE NZ Traveller Declaration app makes group travel simple! You can complete declarations for each member of the family before you board your flight, to help make your arrival home easier. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Visit travellerdeclaration.govt.nz for more info