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| | | NZ signs memorandum to strengthen Customs cooperation with Saudi Arabia | | | New Zealand Customs Service and Saudi Arabia's Zakat, Customs and Tax Authority (ZATCA) have signed an arrangement to cooperate in bilateral customs matters.
This Memorandum will help to establish a platform for direct dialogue between both customs administrations and enable information sharing on trade as well as the movement of people and goods that are known or suspected to be involved in customs offending. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Join the EPA's hazardous substance annual report requirement webinar | | | ?Importers and manufacturers of certain hazardous substances are required to file an annual report for the 2025 calendar year by 31 May 2026.
To assist you, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is holding a one-hour webinar on 25 February 2026 at 10.00am to discuss annual reporting requirements and how to use the Hazardous Substances Reporting and Notifications (HSRN) portal to submit them.
There will also be the opportunity to ask questions about the new requirements and the online portal during the webinar.
Not everyone needs to submit an annual report, just those importing or manufacturing certain substances. For more information about the new requirements, including which types of substances require annual reports please visit: Consolidated Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers) Notice 2015 | EPA
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact EPA at info@epa.govt.nz. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Requirements on importing/exporting with Iran | | | Importers, exporters and their agents should familiarise themselves with the new registration requirements in respect of any trade with people and businesses in Iran. The registration provides a unique permit number to the importer/exporter, which must be used on import and export entries.
From 1 February 2026, New Zealand persons and entities intending to do business with Iran are required to first register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The compulsory registration scheme is designed to ensure that legitimate trade with Iran can continue, and that those engaging in such trade exercise the necessary degree of vigilance.
You can submit your application at any time. No fees apply to registration.
More information and the registration form are available on MFAT's website. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | Joint Pacific operation results in 4.2 tonne cocaine intercept | | | In a major blow against transnational, serious and organised crime, French authorities with assistance from New Zealand and US agencies have intercepted 4.24 tonnes of cocaine in French Polynesia last week.
On Monday 2 February 2026, a French Navy vessel, supported by a Falcon 50 aircraft, intercepted a suspicious ship on the high seas. The onboard inspection led to the discovery of 174 bales of cocaine, totalling 4.24 tonnes. | | | | | | | | | | 
| | | MFAT Market Intelligence Reports | | | The latest edition of the weekly global trade and economic update for New Zealand businesses has been published. | | | | | | | | |