Five main government agencies operate at the border – the Customs Service, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Department of Labour, the Ministry of Transport, and the Department of Internal Affairs.
With the participation of almost 20 other associated agencies, they work to prevent the traffic of prohibited goods and materials in and out of the country.
They also collect government revenue, promote travel and trade, support New Zealand’s national interests, and uphold international laws and agreements.
Now, as the border sector grows more complex and volumes of goods and travellers increase, a new era of inter-agency collaboration aims for more control, easier flows, and greater efficiency.