15 September, 2008
Exercise Maru
Address at Exercise Maru Powhiri, Princess Ballroom, Hyatt Regency, Auckland
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Associated Ministers
- Nanaia Mahuta - Minister
30 June, 2008
New Zealander new chair of the World Customs Organisation
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is congratulating New Zealand Customs Service Comptroller and Chief Executive, Martyn Dunne, who has been elected chairperson of the World Customs Organisation.
Read full release >>13 May, 2008
New Zealand to host international counter-proliferation exercise
New Zealand's ability to deal with shipments concealing weapons of mass destruction (WMD) will be put to the test in a major international exercise hosted in Auckland in mid-September, Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today.
Read full release >>7 May, 2008
Boost for Trans-Tasman Border and Maritime Security
Australia and New Zealand Customs have today committed to a series of initiatives that will further streamline travel and trade between the two countries.
Read full release >>6 May, 2008
Customs talks to consolidate trans-Tasman ties
Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will today head to Australia for her first official meeting with Australian counterpart, Home Affairs Minister, Bob Debus.
Read full release >>5 May, 2008
Border control officials recognised
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today presented awards to seventeen long-serving members of the New Zealand Customs Service, and paid tribute to their record of service.
Read full release >>3 April, 2008
Airport expansion adds to traveller experience
Customs and Associate Tourism Minister Nanaia Mahuta says Auckland Airport’s new arrival hall will add to the tourist experience.
Read full release >>3 April, 2008
Nanaia Mahuta opens Auckland Airport's new arrival hall
Speech Notes for Customs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, at the opening of Auckland Airport 3A Development, Auckland on Thursday 3 April 2008 at 10.30am
Read full speech >>6 March, 2008
Customs destroys fake Ab King Pro machines
Customs Minister lend helping hand in sending 748 counterfeit exercise machine off for destruction in Auckland
Read full release >>25 January, 2008
Drug trafficking focus of International Customs Day
The fight against drug trafficking is the focus of International Customs Day tomorrow (Saturday 26 January), and New Zealand Customs is marking the event with an activity day at the Maritime Museum in Auckland today.
Read full release >>18 December, 2007
SmartGate opens to New Zealand travellers
Kiwis travelling to Brisbane can now use SmartGate – the ePassport system that allows for quicker border processing
Read full release >>2 July, 2007
NZ & US Customs sign "world first" arrangement
This is a significant acknowledgement of Customs supply chain security programme.
Read full release >>22 June, 2007
Customs Minister thanks Coastwatch Volunteers
Our Coastwatch volunteers are an important part of protecting our border.
Read full release >>23 May, 2007
Customs assists with export push into Asia
NZ Customs Service supporting the export push into Asia
Read full release >>18 May, 2007
Budget funding good news for travellers: bad news for fine dodgers
International travellers can look forward to reduced bottlenecks at New Zealand's busiest airport, while fine dodgers can look forward to tighter scrutiny.
Read full release >>14 April, 2007
Maori broadcasters shine at media awards
"The Maori Media Awards are a testament to Maori succeeding as Maori," says Acting Maori Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta.
Read full release >>14 April, 2007
Comment on the passing of Don Selwyn
Acting Maori Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta has expressed sadness at news of the passing of Maori actor and director, Don Selwyn last night.
Read full release >>8 March, 2007
"Customs in the 21st Century" – expanding our international relationships
Address to 2007 Customs Symposium
Read full speech >>15 December, 2006
Internet shopping and illegal goods
Reminder re the risks of online purchases
Read full release >>13 December, 2006
Win-win for Northland schools and community
Local youth lead the way with environmental projects
Read full release >>23 November, 2006
Trans-Tasman Customs cooperation
NZ and Australian Customs Ministers have agreed on a closer Customs relationship
Read full release >>11 October, 2006
Resource promotes better understanding of border control
Challenges facing New Zealand's border environment outlined
Read full release >>26 September, 2006
Customs rewarded for business excellence
Service picks up trans-Tasman award
Read full release >>1 September, 2006
Customs congratulated on $5m bust
Hard drugs intercepted at border
Read full release >>19 August, 2006
Outpouring of grief from wider public at Tûrangawaewae
Thousands more gather for Tangi
Read full release >>27 July, 2006
Protecting NZ Focus of New Customs Bill
Drive for safer communities behind amendments
Read full release >>11 July, 2006
NZ Customs Service showcases proud history
NZ's oldest Government department displays rich past
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