Importation of Yearlings from NZ to Australia

14 January 2008

Following advice from the NSW DPI with regard to the importation of horses from New Zealand into New South Wales, New Zealand Bloodstock would like to inform prospective buyers to the 2008 Karaka Sales of the current situtation.

Effective immediately, no horses are permitted to fly into Sydney airport (being in the Purple Zone) unless they have been fully vaccinated with the Protec Flu Vaccine. As a genetically modified vaccine, the use of Protec Flu vaccine is not permitted in New Zealand and therefore it will not be possible for horses to be vaccinated with this in New Zealand.

However, all horses from New Zealand may fly directly into Melbourne unvaccinated, for the same cost as flying into Sydney, and then transported into New South Wales to a property designated as Green, Amber or Red where they can then be vaccinated.

Please note that:

  1. Travel permits are required, however these will be obtained by New Zealand Bloodstock on your behalf.
  2. There is no quarantine period required.
  3. The only additional cost to owners will be the float trip to the property of their choice and the vaccination shots.

Alternatively, for buyers not looking to transport their horses to Australia immediately, horses can remain in New Zealand until such travel restrictions are lifted by the DPI, with many New Zealand vendors willing to assist purchasers in this regard. Please note that horses can remain in New Zealand for up to 24 months without attracting GST, unless raced or on-sold in that period.

Weunderstand that these restrictions may well change for the better in time for the Saleshowever please be advised that New Zealand Bloodstock will make all travel arrangements required on buyers' behalf so buying horses at Karaka this yearwill beno different to previous years.

If you have any questions regarding the importation of horses from New Zealand to Australia please do not hesitate to contact Airfreight Manager Greg Northcott, +64 9 2980055, or Phil Rees or Josh Murphy in our Sydney Office, (02) 96672250.