Customs and MAF Regulations

New Zealand's key border agencies, the MAF Quarantine Service and the NZ Customs Service, work closely together to assist you with arrival and departure formalities. More Information

Arrival Information

Arrival information should be submitted on the Vessel Arrival Information Sheet. Usage of the VAIS and the port must follow the arrival procedures.

• Vessel Arrival Information Sheet
• Vessel Planning Principles - June 2018

Application to use the Dynamic Under Keel Clearance(DUKC) system

• DUKC Application
• DUKC Information

Port guide information as seen in major Guide To Port Entry publications

• Port Guide:(363k) 
• Harbour Master's General Directions - October 2015

Unspent Fumigant Procedure

• Unspent Fumigant Procedure July 2017

Jetty Regulations

• NKTT Jetty Regulations for Tankers