We recently watched an Airport Custom Patrol TV programme filmed in New
Zealand Airport which showed how thoroughly the Custom Officials checked F1
racing car entering the country for soil /grass etc and a cricket
international team if the player's boots were cleaned i.e free of
soli/mud/grass to restrict any unwanted infestation entering their country
Found some web-site which provides more information about Custom &
immigration which maybe useful for boys / parent know before the tour
starts.
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/files/enter/ships/passenger-arrival-card.pdfSporting studded shoes must to be cleaned and declared on arrival. The boys
need be advised to clean their boots before packing them in the bags, which
will be part of tour experience !!!!!
http://www.backpackerboard.co.nz/articles/new-zealand-customs-excise.phpClean your shoes before entering the country as well as clean every other
item from soil, dirt and dust
http://www.newzealand.com/travel/getting-to-around-nz/getting-to-nz/customs-immigration/customs-immigration_home.cfmBiosecurity risk goods
New Zealand is free of many insect pests, plant diseases and animal
infections that are common elsewhere in the world. We put a lot of effort
into minimising the risk of these being introduced.
When you fly to New Zealand from overseas, it is important to follow New
Zealand law. That means you must declare or dispose of risk goods at our
international borders.
You might have goods with you that could be carrying pests and diseases.
These pests and diseases could cause millions of dollars in damage to New
Zealand’s environment and economy. Substantial fines may be incurred if you
do not declare correctly.
Biosecurity risk goods that must be declared include:
Any food including cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged or dried
goods
Plant or plant products including fruit, vegetables, leaves, nuts, parts of
flowers, seeds, bulbs, fungi, cane, bamboo, wood or straw.
Animals, animal medicines or animal products including meat, dairy
products, fish, honey, bee products, eggs, feathers, shells, raw wood,
skins, bones or insects
Biological cultures, soil or water
Equipment used with animals, plants or water
Articles with soil attached, outdoor sport or hiking shoes, and tents