ISSUE 101, March 2007 Summary
Cover Story
Export Year 2007
This story looks at how Customs is helping get New Zealand goods to the rest of the world.
Features
The real 'blood diamonds'
The New Zealand connection.
No cigar!
What you can't take to North Korea and why.
Recognition for fight against drugs
Simon Williamson is made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Court Report
Working together for the future of freight
A profile on the Customs Broking, and freight Forwarding Federation (CBAFF)
New and improved
Upgraded Customs control rooms improve service at New Zealand airports.
Proliferation Security Initiative
PSI is an international initiative aimed at preventing the shipment of weapons of mass destruction.
Introducing the Customs Coordination Team
International Customs Day
Columns
Message from the Minister
Helping exporters to grow and flourish
Message from the Comptroller
Playing a vital role in Export year
View from Tonga
Comment from Peter Preston, seconded as Deputy Head of Customs (Commercial) in Tonga.