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Upcoming changes to nitrous oxide (NOS) settings
| | | Importers and their agents should familiarise themselves with upcoming changes to the status of nitrous oxide. These have been announced by the Government and can be read here.
All imports of nitrous oxide will require an import permit issued by the Director-General of Health. It is likely these changes will be in effect by 29 May 2026. Illegally imported consignments will be forfeit and may be seized by Customs. There will be no "en route" exception. Importers who will be affected by these changes are advised to contact the Ministry of Health for further information on the changes, and the permit process.
Any queries contact: Nitrousoxideregulations@moh.govt.nz | | | | | | | | | 
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Travellers' cocaine concealment uncovered by Customs officers
| | | Two travellers were arrested at Auckland International Airport on Tuesday night after Customs officers uncovered a cocaine concealment inside the lining of their suitcases.
The total weight of suspected cocaine across both suitcases was approximately 6.3 kilograms – equivalent to an estimated 63,140 doses. If sold in retail amounts, this would be worth approximately NZ$2.2 million. | | | | | | | | | | 
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Customs investigation leads to jail for Christchurch man
| | | A 27-year-old Christchurch man was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court yesterday (22 May 2026) to three years and six months' imprisonment for the possession, export and distribution of child sex abuse material. He has also been registered as a child sex offender. | | | | | | | | | | 
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Exporting food to Australia webinar
| | | Australia is an important export destination for many New?Zealand businesses and is often the first market exporters choose when starting their export journey.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has released a webinar that covers the key requirements and considerations for exporting to Australia, including:
- MPI's role in exporting,
- Australia and New Zealand's joint food regulation system,
- The steps to exporting,
- Extra labelling requirements for exporting food to Australia, and
- Accessing resources and support to help exporters succeed.
For more useful resources and other MPI Exporting webinars, you can visit the Get Help with exporting webpage.
If you have any questions, please email?exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz. | | | | | | | | | | 
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Anti-dumping duties on canned peaches to continue
| | | The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has confirmed that, following a review of anti-dumping duties on certain canned peaches from South Africa, duties will continue.
The review was conducted under the Trade (Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties) Act 2988.
Anti-dumping duty applies to Langeberg and Ashton Foods canned peaches (halves, slices and pieces) packed in various concentrations of sugar syrup and in can sizes ranging from 110 grams up to but not including A10 cans (2.95 kilogram / 3.06 kilogram). | | | | | | | | | | 
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MFAT Market Intelligence Reports
| | | The latest edition of the weekly global trade and economic update for New Zealand businesses has been published. | | | | | | | | |