NZ Customs Release

India is a significant market for New Zealand's high-quality food and fibre products. 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Exporter Help team has developed an Exporting food and fibre to India guide to help businesses navigate key exporting requirements. 

This guide is not exhaustive, and businesses are encouraged to work with trusted importers to ensure their exports are successful.

Exporting to India involves navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. However, careful engagement with the market and a long-term approach to partnerships can offer meaningful opportunities. 

If you have any questions, you can email exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz.

The head of a national drug syndicate was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday (27 May 2026), after Customs' eight-month investigation connected him to more than 70 packages of illicit drugs found hidden in household items.

Customs has introduced three Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to strengthen its maritime border operations and support efforts to disrupt transnational serious and organised crime.

The Minister of Customs, Hon. Casey Costello formally commissioned the new capability alongside Customs officials and its Maritime team, in Auckland last friday afternoon (22 May 2026).

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).

The Ministry for Primary Industries' Exporter Help team delivers personalised advice, and develops educational resources to help food and fibre businesses understand the rules and become more confident in sending their products overseas.

The free Exporter Help service is available to businesses of all sizes, no matter where they are in their exporting journey.

Exporter Help works to provide accurate and up-to-date information, enabling businesses to work efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.

If you are working with food and fibre businesses that may benefit from the support of Exporter Help, please encourage them to get in touch by emailing exporterhelp@mpi.govt.nz, calling 0800 674 490.