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Passengers, who fill out the quarantine section of the Passenger Arrival card incorrectly, risk an instant fine of $200.

This is in addition to a fine of up to $100,000, or a prison term of up to five years for serious breaches of the New Zealand's biosecurity laws.


The following classes of goods must be declared:

  • food of any kind
  • plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
  • animals (alive or dead) or their products
  • equipment used with animals
  • equipment such as camping gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles
  • biological specimens.
Further information on agricultural requirements can be obtained by:

  • viewing the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand website at www.biosecurity.govt.nz,
  • emailing info.biosecurity@maf.govt.nz,
  • phoning toll-free 0800-222 009
  • contacting the MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, Box 2526, Wellington, or the nearest New Zealand overseas representative.