�ٴ�� - Travelling/overseas visitors

My friend/family member is a New Zealander travelling overseas and I haven't heard from them. How do I find him/her?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:33 +0000

In many countries the communication network is often difficult to access, and language barriers make it difficult to maintain contact.

In cases where there are genuine fears for the person's safety, or concerns for their welfare, that are justified, a missing person report can be made at any Police Station within New Zealand. If fears for safety are only based on the fact the family has lost contact with each other then that is not justification to commence an overseas investigation. For these matters, contact the Salvation Army Family Tracing Service for people born in a Bethany Hospital, or Private Investigators.

When making the report at a Police Station you should include the following:

the missing person's full name and date of birth
a full description of the missing person
a recent photograph of the missing person
details of where and when they were last seen or heard from
details of any bank accounts and credit cards that the missing person may be using
the missing person's cell phone number and email address
details of any vehicle they may be using or travelling in
names and contact details of friends and associates
any relevant medical/mental health information
any known travel plans or destinations
details of anyone in the company of the missing person
details of any enquiries you have made to locate the person yourself. Information about whether the person is resident in New Zealand or travelling (temporarily overseas). If travelling please try to provide an itinerary.

For more information see missing persons.

Audience:

Concerned neighbours/friends/relatives

I was a victim of a crime while I was visiting New Zealand. What do I do?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:25 +0000

Make a complaint at your local police station. Take any information and documentation which may be relevant. Local officers will liaise with the Intepol office in that country. Complaints meeting certain criteria will be forwarded via Interpol to �ٴ�� for investigation.

Audience:

Victims of crime

While visiting New Zealand I reported a crime/lost property to a police station. How do I find out what happened?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:25 +0000

Call us on 105 and be ready to quote any reference numbers you were given when you made the report. If you are based overseas, please check the 105 Information page for calling 105.

On initial reporting however ensure that you provide as many contact details as possible including email address, cell phone, Facebook and other social media account names. This is especially important if you are planning further international travel away from your normal place of residence. This will allow �ٴ�� to keep you informed or to contact you about any significant event relating to your report.

Audience:

Victims of crime

My friend/family member is in New Zealand (but is not a New Zealander) and I haven't heard from them. What should I do?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:27:24 +0000

Genuine fears for the persons safety must exist before �ٴ�� will commence a search. If the only fears for safety are the fact the family has lost contact with the person, then this is not sufficient.

If you want to report a person missing in New Zealand, from a location outside New Zealand, you should report the person missing to local police in your country. They will send a request for investigation to �ٴ�� via Interpol channels. Or alternatively you can make a report through your embassy or consular office in New Zealand.

�ٴ�� does not accept missing persons reports from overseas by email, phone or post. We only accept missing person reports through the channels above, as they are able to verify who you are and that the reasons for the report are genuine.

You will need to provide:

the missing person's full name and date of birth
a full description of the missing person
a recent photograph of the missing person
details of where and when they were last seen or heard from
details of any bank accounts and credit cards that the missing person may be using
the missing person's cell phone number and email address
details of any vehicle they may be using or travelling in
names and contact details of friends and associates
any relevant medical/mental health information
any known travel plans or destinations
details of anyone in the company of the missing person
details of any enquiries you have made to locate the person yourself. Information about whether the person is resident in New Zealand or travelling (temporarily overseas). If travelling please try to provide an itinerary.

Audience:

Concerned neighbours/friends/relatives

I live overseas and I'm planning a holiday in New Zealand. What sort of driving permit do I need?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:56 +0000

You can use a current and valid overseas driver licence or international driving permit for a maximum of 12 months from the date you arrive in New Zealand. If your overseas licence or permit isn't in English, you must carry an accurate translation.

For more information visit the website of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

You can also phone the NZTA on:

0800 822 422 from within New Zealand; or
+64 6 953 6200 from outside New Zealand.

I live overseas and I'm in dispute with a rental car company about a traffic infringement fee in New Zealand. What do I do?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:49 +0000

If you have received correspondence from �ٴ��, send a letter outlining the dispute to Police Infringement Bureau, PO Box 9147, Wellington 6141 or fax +64 4 801 8848. You can also contact the Police Infringement Bureau online.

Include:

your full name and address;
infringement notice number;
rental car company name and contact details.

If you have received correspondence from the rental car company you should contact the rental car company directly.

I am coming into New Zealand and want to bring my firearms with me/go hunting. What do I need to do?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:45 +0000

You need to obtain a visitor’s firearms licence and an import permit for any firearms you wish to bring.

Read more information in our section for Visitor’s firearms licence and import permits.

Audience:

Trampers/climbers/hunters/boaties

Am I allowed to use, import or possess mace or OC spray?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:44 +0000

No. Under the Arms Act these are classified as restricted weapons.

I have fines owing. I want to leave the country/I live overseas. Will anything happen to me?

webadmin — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:26:34 +0000

If you have outstanding fines or reparation in New Zealand, even just a parking ticket, you may be stopped as you enter or leave any New Zealand international airport.

To find out more or pay fines visit the website of the Collections Unit of the Ministry of Justice.

Allow at least 10 working days for the payment to be processed before embarking on any travel to New Zealand.

�ٴ��� - Travelling/overseas visitors

My friend/family member is a New Zealander travelling overseas and I haven't heard from them. How do I find him/her?

I was a victim of a crime while I was visiting New Zealand. What do I do?

While visiting New Zealand I reported a crime/lost property to a police station. How do I find out what happened?

My friend/family member is in New Zealand (but is not a New Zealander) and I haven't heard from them. What should I do?

I live overseas and I'm planning a holiday in New Zealand. What sort of driving permit do I need?

I live overseas and I'm in dispute with a rental car company about a traffic infringement fee in New Zealand. What do I do?

I am coming into New Zealand and want to bring my firearms with me/go hunting. What do I need to do?

Am I allowed to use, import or possess mace or OC spray?

I have fines owing. I want to leave the country/I live overseas. Will anything happen to me?

�ٴ�� - Travelling/overseas visitors