Check first
At the border
🛂 ENTERINGNew Zealand 
High-risk - usually needs a permit.
- Live plants, seeds, soil and cuttings are tightly controlled for biosecurity.
- Most require a phytosanitary certificate or are banned outright.
- Declare on arrival without exception.
Helpful sources
🌐NZ Customs — duty-free allowancesOfficial guidance↗To be 100% sure, we always recommend confirming with the official channels.
Import rules change often and vary by nationality. Confirm with the New Zealand customs authority or your embassy before you travel.