Juvenile white rhino - this species was listed in 1975 when CITES was established.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
Introduction
CITES is a United Nations Convention that monitors and controls international travel of items containing protected animals and plants. It ensures that long-term survival of species is not threatened.Items in your luggage, household move, or online shopping cart may contain CITES species. These require permits to be brought into or taken out of New Zealand.
Check ahead of time to make sure you won’t get delayed at the border or have your goods seized.
Watch our Are your goods all good? video to find out more about CITES and traveling with protected goods.
Video
Partners
CITES in New Zealand
The Department of Conservation is the Management Authority for CITES in New Zealand.
How DOC leads New Zealand’s implementation of CITES.
Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989
Contact
For further enquiries, contact DOC’s CITES team cites@doc.govt.nz