[Bev]

Does anyone know what the rules are with MAF regarding bring ivory jewellery into NZ. I only have one or two items, but not sure what the rules are.

Bev

[Raeven]

Hi, Bev,

Welcome to the forum!!

Here's a general link to MAF's animal products section: http://www.maf.govt.nz/quarantine/animal-products/index.htm

It doesn't mention ivory items specifically, but I don't think you need to worry about it. Still, if you have further concerns, you can contact MAF directly and ask them: enquiry@maf.govt.nz

Hope this helps!!

All the best, Rae

[acisman]

This could be a problem as NZ are very strict on such matters. Not 100% sure about ivory, but on a previous visit to NZ we witnessed a scene where a lady had a ring with a coral inset and no way would they let her bring it into the country. They offered to hold it at the airport until she left or post it back home for her, but they would not let it enter NZ. I guess ivory could fall into the same catergory.

I agree that you should certainly check it out woth MAF before you go.

[Bev]

Thanks for the replies. I have read on the MAF the following:

Why are some items prohibited under CITES, and what is this about?

New Zealand is now party to a world-wide agreement designed to prevent trade in endangered, threatened or exploited species. It covers items such as ivory, turtle shell artefacts, clam shells, coral and products made from snakeskin or whalebone. Plants, animals or products covered by the agreement can no longer be brought into New Zealand, except with a special permit issued by the Department of Conservation.

So I think I will have to email them to check, as I only have a small silver necklace with a small piece of ivory in and a pair of earrings, that were bought over 20 years ago and are more sentimental then anything else.
Not sure if their rules will apply to these.

Bev[/quote]