NZ Customs Release

Issue

778

28 February 2025

Hear directly from key government partners in the export sector

ExportNZ is bringing together representatives from key government agencies and initiatives for a nationwide roadshow to discuss the latest in export support, trade policy, and market opportunities.

This free series of events is designed to give exporters and businesses the opportunity to hear about how they are supporting exporters and give you the space to engage, provide feedback, and ask questions.

Running between the 17th March and 2nd April, the events will be in Dunedin, Cromwell, Christchurch, Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Auckland.

Submissions now open on The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is now open for public submissions to Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee until 10 March 2025 (NZ time).
 
This proposed omnibus legislation is to improve collection of revenue on goods making collection fairer and more effective. 
 
The primary aim of this bill is to introduce a levy regime to recover costs for Customs' goods management activities. This bill will enable levies or fees to be made depending on which is the more appropriate. It does not change or increase rates on existing charges. 
 
The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is available to read on Parliament's website where you can make and view submissions and track its progress through the parliamentary process.
 

MFAT Market Intelligence Reports

The latest edition of the weekly global trade and economic update for New Zealand businesses has been published.