Auckland - Post Report Question and Answers

Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?

Don't have a pet but this can be tricky here because of quarantines and difficulty finding housing that allows pets. Nonetheless some people do bring in pets so talk to GSO/CLO. - Jun 2019


Yes. Ten days to six months. There are numerous requirements for importing a pet. - Apr 2012


Yes, I've heard it was just reduced but it used to be 30 days. It is very expensive to get a pet into NZ. - Jul 2011


I'm told they do for 30 days. - Mar 2010


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