Biosecurity & health
Biosecurity & Health
New Zealand has many beautiful marine environments and we need to protect them. If you wish to stay in the country for an extended time and be able to sail freely in our waters, we need to make sure your vessel is free of harmful pests and diseases.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
All vessels travelling to New Zealand (including pleasure craft and superyachts) need to meet certain border requirements to help protect New Zealand’s environment, economy and people from imported pests and diseases.
Getting full biosecurity clearance
Recreational vessels (yachts and leisure craft) will need a full biosecurity clearance. A full clearance allows you to sail freely in New Zealand waters and remain in the country for an approved time. It involves an inspection of the vessel by an MPI officer and removal – for disposal or treatment – of all risk goods including prohibited foods and garbage. If any signs of pests are found on board, they will be treated. We've created a step-by-step process to help you prepare for your biosecurity inspection.
Follow the steps as detailed here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/border-clearance/ships-and-boats-border-clearance/yachts-and-other-recreational-vessels/
HEALTH
Diseases requiring quarantine of individuals in New Zealand
Visiting yachts must report any serious illness and suspected quarantinable disease to the Ministry of Health on voyage to New Zealand, or to the NZ Government officials clearing the vessel on arrival.
For further questions contact the Ministry of Health:
info@health.govt.nz, Phone: +64 4 496 2000