New Zealand Customs Release Issue 630

New Zealand's maritime border remains closed and there are rules for who can enter New Zealand by yacht or small craft. Only New Zealand citizens and those who meet Ministry of Health and Immigration NZ requirements may enter New Zealand. The threshold for Ministry of Health exemptions is high.

All those granted entry must be symptom-free, have isolated for at least 14 days and have a negative COVID-19 test.  

Find out more about these requirements below. 

Customs has reviewed how Border Cash Reports (BCR) are processed, to ensure that individuals and financial institutions comply with anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism legislation. 

Customs has determined that the intent of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 is for the beneficial owner to complete and submit the BCR form to Customs. 

A representative of the individual or the company that owns the unaccompanied cash, cheque or other bearer negotiable instruments must complete a BCR. 
They are also responsible for forwarding the BCR report to their broker/customs agent to be attached to the related trade entry. Cash, cheques or other BNI moved through any other means are also required to have a BCR submitted.

From 1 October 2021, Customs will no longer accept BCR forms completed by cash transporters moving cash on behalf of their client.