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Old Dec 8, 2005, 8:57 pm
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mcg1000
 
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
New Zealand

GST on purchases



GST is 12.5% for all goods (except those exported by the supplier). In addition, alcohol and tobacco products have further levies.
This is called "off airport" duty free. It's limited to a number of retailers (see: http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/Shopping/prtcpte.php) but many have high purchase minimums. One couldn't be bothered sending the goods to the airport in Auckland so she just gave me a 10% discount on my purchase, so it's worth asking!!
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