International Customs Day celebrations in January

by Press Release on 2011-01-14 11:04:45

For more than 170 years, Customs has been protecting New Zealand’s borders. International Customs Day 2011 is about recognising the knowledge and skills Customs uses in its work, and includes interesting, lively, and educational activities for the whole family including: a special focus on counterfeit goods including:

a) how to tell the real from the fake
b) the kinds of unusual plants and animals that smugglers attempt to trade illegally
c) detector dog demonstrations
d) x-ray machine displays
e) weapons seized at the border
f) exhibits showing the methods drug smugglers use to try and beat border security.

Auckland
Seafood Festival
Viaduct Harbour
Saturday 29, Sunday 30, Monday 31 January 2011
Noon – 7pm

Wellington
Civic Square
Wednesday 26 January 2011
11am – 3pm

Please note that as this takes place within the Auckland Seafood Festival, you will need to purchase a Seafood Festival ticket to attend in Auckland. In Wellington International Customs Day is free-of-charge to attend. www.customs.govt.nz