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The Government proposes to introduce a new fee to meet higher trade security standards required by the United States, and eventually other key trading partners

The New Zealand Customs Service is moving to meet changes in the global travel and trade environment

More Customs staff are now investigating illicit drugs and precursor importation to help curb the problem of P.

Increased border seizures of unlicensed ingredients for methamphetamine reinforces government steps to deal with the problem of P.

Increased passenger arrivals at Auckland International Airport this summer will keep Customs busy

On-going monitoring of any potential cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) at New Zealand's borders has now been assigned to the Customs Service

The Border Security Bill has now been referred to the Government Administration Select Committee after passing its first reading in Parliament today.

Maintaining New Zealand's reputation as a safe trading partner and a country free from terrorism are central to the Border Security Bill, introduced today by Customs Minister Rick Barker.

The New Zealand Customs Service is increasing its manpower at the border to detect and seize increasing shipments of precursors and illicit drugs such as P and ecstasy

Trade and border security will be strengthened from this year with significant new budget funding to protect the export supply chain and lessen the threat of terrorism to New Zealand and its trading partners.

Three large exporters will work with the New Zealand Customs Service on a secure export pilot programme.

Customs Minister Rick Barker met his Australian counterpart Senator Chris Ellison this week to discuss how both countries will enhance Trans-Tasman border security

Customs Minister Rick Barker discusses how new funding will enhance proactive drug control programmes at New Zealand borders

Customs Minister Rick Barker discusses plans to increase New Zealand trade security

Customs Minister Rick Barker says vehicles seized with tampered odometers then later auctioned do not constitute a safety risk

Customs Minister Rick Barker urges New Zealand importers and exporters to provide accurate and timely documentation of goods.

As New Zealanders head to the coasts for summer holidays, Customs Minister, Rick Barker, is reminding people to keep an eye out for anything that looks “suspicious”.