Details needed to export a dog to new Zealand -Aqis vet - see other entry on tthis site 

The following are only guidelines as requirements change -please ensure you have the up to date requirements.

You will need at least  Two visit to and Aqis accredited vet i.e. 15 -16 days prior to transport and then 1-2 days prior - three visits make the timing less critical. Can cost about 600 for the two visit for a smaller dog with all the testing.

• The microchip number is recorded on all vaccination and treatment records, laboratory results and certification.
• the dog is more than eight weeks of age at the date of export to new Zealand
•         Will not be more than 42 days pregnant at the date import to new Zealand from Aus.

Internal parasite treatments

   The cat or dog was treated by a veterinarian twice with a product

       Registered for the control of nematodes and cestodes at the manufacturer’s recommended dose.

(a)    The first treatment was given in the 30 days prior to the date of shipment of the dog from Australia to New Zealand and at least two weeks before the second treatment.

External parasite treatments

The cat or dog was treated by a veterinarian twice with a topical product registered for the 

        control of ticks and fleas at the manufacturer’s recommended dose and certified as free

       from external parasites at each treatment.

The first treatment was given in the 30 days prior to the date of shipment and at least two weeks before the second treatment, and the animal was free of external parasites.The second treatment was given in the two days prior to the date of export of the dog to NZ

Heartworm treatment is needed prior to exportation of dogs to New Zealand

Dog need to have blood tests taken for heartworm (and babesia) no more than 16 days prior to the date of export (dogs under 6 months just get tested for babesia). Cats do not need blood testing.

  Testing:  (Dogs six months of age or older on the date of shipment)

(a)    The dog has been subjected to a heartworm antigen ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test with a negative result in the 30 days prior to the date of shipment:

Sample collection date: ………………………………………...

Note: Dispensation for the heartworm test will be given to New Zealand dogs in Australia for less than two months if the dog is accompanied by the New Zealand export certificate.

  Babesia gibsoni tests (dogs)  have blood tests taken for heartworm and babesia no more than 16 days prior to the date of export (dogs under 6 months just get tested for babesia). Cats do not need blood testing.

   The dog has been subjected to an IFA (indirect fluorescent antibody) test or ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test for Babesia gibsoni with a negative result in the 16 days prior to the date of shipment:

Sample collection date: ...................................................,

or

The dog has been subjected to two PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests for Babesia species or Babesia gibsoni with negative results on samples collected 30 to 37 days apart, with the second sample collected in the 16 days prior to the date of shipment:

First sample collection date:

Second sample collection date: ……………………………………………………...

Note: Dogs diagnosed with Babesia gibsoni are not eligible for import to New Zealand from Aus , regardless of treatment.

Examination

(16)    In the two days prior to shipment, I examined the animal(s) and found it/ them to be free from:

          (a)     Clinical signs of infectious or contagious diseases.

(b)  External parasites.

(c)   (Only for a dog that is not castrated or spayed) any visible signs of canine transmissible venereal tumour on examination of external genitalia (which includes examination of the extruded penis).

 The container in which the animal is to be transported meets the International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards and is clean, dry, and free of pests.

Note: Government veterinary signature and stamp to be applied to all pages (including laboratory reports). Model veterinary certificate B for cats and dogs from Australia (includes Norfolk Island) must also be completed

At the final examination and parasite treatment visit, we the Aqis vets also need to establish that your pet is in good  physical health prior to export, to ensure that they will be fit for the long flight and any time in transit, and to ensure they are not carrying any contagious diseases

..New Zealand dogs : NZMPI has advised that from 22 October 2017 Wellington Airport will not receive  dogs from Australia for biosecurity clearance into NZ or transfer to a quarantine facility. Dogs to NZ will have to arrive through Auckland and Christchurch airports only.     You can access the information on the MPI website.

http://mpi.govt.nz/importing/live-animals/pets///

Following the final exam another vet stamp is needed :  you take your signed documents to AQIS state vets  at the airport and have them approved. 

As this procedure is complex we would recommend you use a pet transport company such as Petflyers  to assist !

                                                            Aqis accredited Veterinarian Registered to Practice in Australia