Reporting to a Port of Entry
All cruise vessels arriving in, or departing from New Zealand must report to a place which is both an approved port of first arrival (as required under the Biosecurity Act 1993) and a Customs place (as required under the Customs Act 1996). See
Customs Ports of Entry for details.
Cruise vessels may not enter or depart from a non-approved port unless prior written approval to do so has been granted. Applications seeking approval are usually submitted by the shipping agents. Agents must apply in writing, in advance of arrival of the vessel, to both the New Zealand Customs Service and Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry as detailed below:
Cruise Vessel Coordinator
New Zealand Customs Service
Box 29, Auckland
Phone: 09 359 6620
Cellphone 029 359 6622
Fax: 09 359 6692
E-Mail:
cruiseship@customs.govt.nz
Programme Manager
Technical Advisor
Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry/Biosecurity New Zealand
Box 2526, Wellington
Phone: 04 894 0483
Fax: 04 470 2730
E-Mail:
mikea@maf.govt.nz