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bisson_mtn78 Dec 22, 2018 1:30 pm
Bringing in food...
 
Wondering about brining packaged food into NZ?
-Almonds?
-Clif bars?
-PB crackers?
-peanut Butter?

I'm assuming packaged dried mango and beef jerky are a hard no? Thanks!

nancypants Dec 22, 2018 3:39 pm
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-r...l-use/#allowed

this site has a good run down of the allowances

headlines:
declare everything even if it’s allowed
commercially packaged food from first world countries is generally ok

number_6 Dec 22, 2018 4:00 pm
NZ airports have a lot of sniffer dogs who are quite adept at finding beef jerky :) Failure to declare is treated harshly by NZ these days, so be meticulous including no food from your flight. They are reasonable about it and only confiscate foods that have a biosecurity risk (some not so obvious, at least to me, such as honey).

CPMaverick Dec 22, 2018 4:31 pm
If packaged and unopened, it is usually OK. But, you have to declare all food.

Honestly, I see no point in bringing food into NZ. It's a hassle, and whatever you are bringing is going to be available in NZ (and probably better quality). Unless it's a specific gift item or something, leave it at home.

Eltham Dec 22, 2018 9:23 pm
Originally Posted by bisson_mtn78 (Post 30565290)
Wondering about brining packaged food into NZ?
-Almonds?
-Clif bars?
-PB crackers?
-peanut Butter?

I'm assuming packaged dried mango and beef jerky are a hard no? Thanks!
All those are OK as long as packages are unopened. You must declare them or risk a fine. But all are readily available here.

dddc Dec 27, 2018 5:26 pm
Declare everything is the best and only answer here.

Not sure if it's still the case but last time I went to NZ via Auckland, everybody had to have all their luggage x rayed on the way in.


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