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Originally Posted by Fern (Post 590671)

for the record, NZ customs are phasing out the temporary import scheme, and doing carnet only..

Hi Fern,

That’s really useful, thank you.

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Hello
When reading the below post I was concerned enough to e--mail customs New Zealand and had this reply.
So not sure what your source was?

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for the record, NZ customs are phasing out the temporary import scheme, and doing carnet only..

Hello,

Thank you for your enquiry.

We have not heard of a proposal to remove motor vehicles from the temporary import entry process. In fact, we have heard from potential visitors that the advice they are getting is not to seek a Carnet de Passage, but to rely on the temporary import entry process in New Zealand.

If we were to remove motor vehicles from the TIE process, it would be a major change for Customs, and it could potentially create more work for us. As we have not heard of any such proposal you can be confident that it is not happening.

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ooh, that is good news, I shall try and track down the couple of separate reports I have read that claim the opposite, and track down where they got their info from, I've read several times on hubb either forum or facebook group..

Hello

It is a relief that they are not phasing out New Zealand Customs temporary import scheme.

For those that might not know , unless you already are doing a Grand world trip with a carne de passage the temporary import scheme is far easier if you are just planning a trip to New Zealand with your own bike.

It involves paying a temporary bond of 15% of the valuation of your motorcycle to NZ customs that will be returned when your MC leaves the country. ( customs will get their own valuation if they think you are trying to under value it ).
The 15 % is a reflection of NZ GST Tax ( goods and services tax ) NZ VAT that you would have to pay if you were actually importing permanently unless you have owned it three years or more.

The UK-NZ MC shipper "New Zealand Motorcycle Adventures"
actually take care of paying this bond themselves so you do not need to.

There are some nearly 50 UK motorcycles that have been booked to be shipped out from the UK for just the NZ summer of 2018-2019 that will be using just that same temporary import scheme.

So NZ can expect to see a lot of big yellow number plates getting around this summer.

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Originally Posted by NewbRider (Post 590605)

Hey mate, hope your planning is going well. I'm just gonna chuck my 2 cents in. You've probably already thought about this though. I'm British, lived in Aus for 9 years. My recommendation is buy a bike in Australia! You could honestly be on the road the same day you arrived. And bikes in Australia are MUCH cheaper than the uk. I had a shock at the bike prices in the uk last time I went back.

My recommendation, fly into Perth WA, get yourself whatever bike your after (DR 650 or similar would be the perfect companion) and hit the road. Go south down to Esperance, then up to Kalgoorlie, cutting back to the coast to go north. Go over the top, up to Cape York, then down to Tassie if you have the time (lovely riding!). Sell the bike in Sydney (big market, price low and you can expect to sell the same day). Then fly over to Auckland and buy again.

You'd really want to buy in Auckland on the south island as it has the most on offer bike-wise.

Overall you'll probably save yourself $5k+ and a LOT of hassle! Yes, even temporary import into strayia is a pain in the neck, they had my toolbox in customs for 2 months....

Anyway, if you want to get in touch, need any help with anything, let me know +61422814389.

Hiya,

Sorry for the delay ... missed your post initially [emoji849]

That’s really helpful, many thanks. Once my plans firm up I’ll be in touch ! [emoji106][emoji2532]

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Hello

Thought I would also mention the main reason for so many UK number plates getting around this coming season is 2019 WATOC ( World Association of Triumph Owners Club ) Triumph MC Rally been held in NZ South island at Hanmer Springs from 22-24 February.
The Rally is been combined with NZs TOMCC Rally ( Triumph Owners MCC ).

www.tomcc.co.nz/wotoc

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Those that plan their trip well can also attend the Burt Munro Challenge Rally held in Invercargill between the 6-10 February 2019.
The Burt Munro Rally may be NZ largest MC series of Events with many North island MC riders making it their choice of time to ride in the South island.
The roads will be full of motorcycles by NZ standards during this time will plenty of opportunity to meet and speak to local MC riders

www.burtmunrochallenge.co.nz/Rally

petty sure they will have a time of their lives