New laws and guidance have recently been provided as the situation with Covid changes within and outside New Zealand. The Ministry of Health have provided guidance focusing on New Zealand’s border and the Covid-19 Public Health Response (Maritime Border) Order 2020, whilst the Ministry of Transport has provided advice for transport operators.
Read MoreThe High Court has ruled that Singaporean flagged vessel Umuroa (Grt 71,142) cannot disconnect the pipes linking the vessel to the oil wells in the Tui field off the coast of Taranaki on New Zealand’s east coast for the time being.
Read MoreIn most circumstances, a vessel that is imported into New Zealand will have to pay duty (5%) and GST (15%). However, vessels manufactured in countries which have entered into a free trade agreement with New Zealand will not attract duty.
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