13 Feb 2017

NZ authorities urge greater awareness to avoid border seizures

From , 6:04 am on 13 February 2017

New Zealand's Department of Conservation is encouraging customs authorities around the region to continue raising awareness about export permits for cultural items.

Hundreds of items from the Pacific are seized at New Zealand borders each year under the country's Trade in Endangered Species Act.

Indira Stewart has more.

A Tabua seized at New Zealand’s border under the CITES act. It is one of more than 100 in the Department of Conservation’s possession.

A Tabua seized at New Zealand’s border under the CITES act. It is one of more than 100 in the Department of Conservation’s possession. Photo: Supplied/ DOC