What animals cannot be exported?

New Zealand is party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)(offsite link to www.cites.org). Some animals listed in Schedule 1 of this convention can still be exported, but this requires a certificate from the Department of Conservation.

Related FAQs: Animal Exports

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MAF Biosecurity New Zealand
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