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In The News: Pet Transport NZ Fly Dogs to Lord Howe Island

 By Joanne Naish for Stuff.  Read the full story here.  In the face of Covid-19 restrictions , Pet Transport delivered Department of Conservation working dogs to protect the unique ecosystem on Lord Howe Island where half of it's plant and insect life are found nowhere else on earth.  When the snap Level 4 lockdown meant the handlers had to depart suddenly without their dogs, Pet Transport was happy to go to work to ensure the dogs travel was completed safely in their absence.
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Working dog handler Miriam Ritchie with Ahu and Will on Lord Howe Island, travelled with Pet Transport NZ for a Department of Conservation pest control job
Australia's New South Wales government reached out to our Conservation Dog Program to assist with a rodent infestation threatening the ecosystem of Lord Howe Island.  The dogs usually work on maintaining a Predator Free Westland and there was an opportunity to explore
​ "A really cool aspect of the work over there - to see how our dogs actually are at their job in an international context." 
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Whilst eradicating pests on Lord Howe Island, the COVID-19 situation in NZ changed.  Suddenly in level 4 lockdown,  the flight availability and booked out MIQ rooms, meant the dog's handlers had to return at short notice.  The dogs required 2 further weeks of blood screening and parasite testing and the usually inseparable were suddenly separated.  Finally reunited, handler Miraim said "was one of the best days ever."
Picture of the answer from World Health Organisation about whether people can catch Coronavirus or COVID19 from their pets as released by Pet Transport NZ
Picture of the answer from World Health Organisation FAQ page about whether people can catch Coronavirus or COVID19 from their pets as released by Pet Transport NZ.

COVID-19 Statement from Pet Transport NZ
​Regarding Pet Travel: UPDATED 13th October 2021

Pet Transport operates as an essential service at all Alert Levels.  Our staff have 100% vaccination rate for your and our own safety when moving your pets overseas.  We work from home where possible.  Our drivers have weekly tests and use PPE when transporting your pets to their international flights.   

Our offices are socially distant.  Our international pet transport consultants have ample hygiene facilities and established protocols in place.  If you and your pet/s need to visit our offices, please wear a mask, switch bluetooth on and sign in using the Covid Traver QR code at the door.

We  appreciate this is a difficult time to be booking international pet transport from NZ.  We endeavour to provide all our clients the most up to date information regarding their pet's international travel.  Please be patient with us as we have no command over a dynamic border situation.

Please be aware: we are an international pet transport provider.  We do not facilitate domestic transfers unless they are connected to an international consignment with us.  If you wish to make a domestic pet transport booking we advise you contact Air New Zealand directly.

If you have measured your pet and are ready to get a quote please visit this page. 

We look forward to working with you soon.

Kind regards,
Pet Transport.

COVID-19 Statement from Pet Transport NZ
​Regarding Pet Travel: UPDATED 11th March 2021

Pet Transport has resumed normal operations at Alert Level 1.  We are working hard to ensure our clients with existing bookings are kept up to date with the latest developments in a dynamic border and airline situation.

We continue to work from home where possible, practice physical distancing and established hygiene protocols to protect you and your pets.  Our Covid Tracer QR code is displayed clearly at the entrance to our offices.  Please use this and switch bluetooth on when attending in-person appointments with your international pet travel consultant.

A reminder: we are an international pet transport provider and do not facilitate domestic transfers unless they are connected to an international consignment.  If you wish to make a domestic pet transport booking we advise you contact Air New Zealand directly.

If you have measured your pet and are ready to get a quote please visit this page. 

We look forward to working with you soon.

Kind regards,
Pet Tranport

In The News:  MPI Toughen Up on Live Animal Exports By Ship

By Eric Frykberg for RNZ: Full Story here.  Rules governing the export of live animals by ship will toughen up including daily veterinary reports the Ministry for Primary Industries.  This follows the release of a report by Mike Heron QC, commissioned by the ministry after the Gulf Lifestock 1 sank in the East China Sea killing 43 New Zealanders and nearly 6000 cattle.
Photo of the boat that sank with 43 crew, including two New Zealanders, were lost with 6000 cattle - when the Gulf Livestock 1 sank in the East China Sea.
Photo / Graham Flett for AP. 43 crew, including two New Zealanders, were lost with 6000 cattle when the Gulf Livestock 1 sank in the East China Sea.

COVID-19 Statement from Pet Transport NZ
​Regarding Pet Travel: UPDATED 14th December 2020

Pet Transport is closed from Dec 22 - Jan 6.  Staff will respond to international inquiries after these dates. 

For Domestic Pet Transport, please contact Pet Travel NZ

Thank you very much for your support during a tumultuous year.  We look forward to working with you and your pets in 2021.

Wishing you and your furry best friends a very happy holidays together.
Kind regards,
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Pet Transport, 14 December 2020

COVID-19 Statement from Pet Transport NZ
​Regarding Pet Travel: UPDATED 18th August 2020

Regarding Auckland moving to Alert Level 3 and New Zealand to Alert Level 2:
​Pet Transport has permission from MPI to operate at all alert levels as an essential service.   We wish to advise our clients that operation are subject to airline availability on a first come, first served basis.

We are an international pet transport provider and only facilitate domestic transfers when they are connected to an international consignment.  If you wish to make a domestic pet transport booking we advise you contact Air New Zealand directly or Pet Travel.

For all further enquiries we continue to operate as usual but please be aware there is a significant backlog.  We ask that you  be patient and kind with us and other pet lovers during this time.  Please feel free to contact us directly on 09 256 0999 if you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest regards,
Pet Transport, 18 August 2020

COVID-19 Statement from Pet Transport NZ
​Regarding Pet Travel: UPDATED 30th April 2020

Following Jacinda Ardern's public address at 1pm on 23rd March with respect to moving to Alert Level 4  to control community transmission of novel Coronavirus, Pet Transport NZ made arrangements for all staff to work from home.  As an essential service, we have remained fully operational, available via phone, redirecting to the individual consultant for your region and sms, Facebook or Instagram message, email or website form submission as per usual.  We are here to answer your questions happy to help our clients and their fur family navigate their new normal and plan for their future travel.   

MBIE has granted permission for all professional pet transporters to operate nationally under Alert Level 3 provided they can operate safely including pick and drop off without contact with their customers,  Air NZ have announced they will remove the ban on pets on their flights, effective from Monday May 4th.  We are offering regional road transport for North Island based customers only: please enquire here to book your North Island pet transport.  For between-island travel please contact Pet Travel and for South Island transport please contact Move My Pet.

With Air New Zealand announcing the lift on international pet travel bans once we enter Alert Level 2, and new cargo routings being released from the northern hemisphere we will continue to funnel up to date travel information to our clients regarding their travel plans.
100% NZ owned and operated for 3 family generations.  Please consider #supportinglocal when shipping your pet.  For those planning moving overseas with pets from NZ, we have compiled a list of FAQs to address the concerns of our clients.  We have also outlined some new protocols to help shorten wait times for those relocating in the coming months. 
 
On March 3, 2020 Pet Transport NZ enacted a new Infection Prevention Control Policy for all our staff and contractors which includes disinfecting guidelines, hand washing – and social separation techniques.
 
We want to say a massive thank-you to our wonderful client base, IPATA and other agents throughout the world and our airline contacts.

Together we can get through this time, and provide a great service in the process.
 
Please do contact us on 09 256 0999 to enquire about pet transportation at this time – we’re here to help with your pet travel plans!
 
COVID-19 PET TRANSPORT FAQS:
 
Can my dog or cat catch COVID-19?
 
Based on the recent advice from World Health Organisation, Zoonoses and Centre for Disease Control:

"there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19." - WHO, "Can I Catch COVID19 From My Pet?" 9 March 2020
 
Can my dog or cat still get home?
 
The international pet travel situation with border closes is changing daily.  We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.   If future travel is looming, vets are also considered an essential service and we have outlined steps below to ensure your pet is ready to travel abroad as soon as it becomes possible to ship to your intended location.
 
Can you help bring my pet to New Zealand?
 
You will need to work with an agent based in your country of export.  We recommend using the IPATA site to find someone to help: www.ipata.org
 
Email: info@pettransport.co.nz if you have a current query, or hit the Import Quote Request

I want to send my dog or cat ASAP!
 
All outbound travel that has already been booked will be the first to move when we enter Alert Level 2 and planes becomes available.  Future travel will necessarily be post-dated in order of booked priority.  If you have a query, please contact your consultant directly.  As we are experiencing a high level of enquiries at this time, please be patient and kind with us and other pet travellers - we will return your calls.

Please give us a call on 092560999 to discuss your needs, we are happy to help where possible.  

Take care of yourselves and your furry friends.  Be kind to one another and be safe.  We will be updating our social channels Instagram and Facebook with live updates throughout the period of confinement, don't hesitate to reach out to us there too!  

Kindest regards, Pet Transport NZ 30 April 2020

International Pet Travel Pro Tips for Xmas

As the international pet travel booking period begins to close for the year our pet transport consultants have compiled a list of tips to ensure the best outcomes for you and your cats and dogs.  Relocating overseas with pets is a complex logistical undertaking that can be simplified with a few basic preparations.  Read more >

Bee Season Travel Embargo: Feb-May 2019

Annually from February until May 16, New Zealand and Canadian governments have an agreement to secure shipments of bees from New Zealand to Canada during bee season.  Air New Zealand operates a live animal travel embargo to Vancouver during this period to allow extra room for bee pallets.  Pet Transport NZ offers alternate routes for travellers and their pets throughout bee season.  Read more >

Safe, Secure, Preferred: Pet Transport

We’re proud to be the preferred shipper for Air New Zealand, Blind Foundation Guide Dogs, NZ Defence Force, conservational hunting groups including Native Range and international agility trial teams such as the Paw Blacks.  With over 50 years experience, we specialise in pet import, pet export and domestic pet transport from New Zealand.

Pet Transport NZ are happy to service Brachycephalic breeds refused by other pet shippers.  Whether it's pet import into New Zealand, pet export overseas or domestic pet travel we wont discriminate against snubnosed cats and dogs travelling to or from Aotearoa.  Some factors determine your relocation fees.  These include your pet's breed, the airline you choose to fly with, the country you're moving to and when you want to fly. ​ Keen to get started? Request a quote now.

Pet Transport Clients In The Media

We are fortunate to work with a lot of noteworthy pets doing noteworthy things in the media of late.  Specifically, our work with conservational hunting dog troupes appear to be attracting international attention such as this article by the BBC:
These are complex jobs, requiring multiple import and export clearances and end-to-end logistics for groups of live animals over tight timeframes.  It is fascinating to learn more about the valuable services these hard working dogs provide to governmental bodies both here in New Zealand and overseas. These articles were  also written about the South Georgia Heritage Island hunting conservation trip we organised:

This article from Canada discusses the Haida Gwaii another ecologically significant hunting conservation trip we coordinated:

This local piece likens Norm MacDonald to Barry Crump.  He is the owner of US conservational hunting company Native Range, one of our favourite repeat clients

Director's Report; IPATA Conference 2018

My colleague, Gen and I just returned from the 39th Annual I.P.A.T.A. (International Pet and Transportation Association) conference in Melbourne, from the 21st September till the 25th September 2018.  We are returning members to the IPATA group – which has shifted focus to company/industry practices, with a focus on IATA regulations, and Animal Welfare.  It was a fantastic, and eye opening experience for us, and we were lucky enough to get to meet and talk to over 300 attendees at the conference.
 

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Directors Report: IPATA Conference 2018 continued...

Of the attendees present there were airline representatives from IAG Cargo (British Airways), Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australasia, DELTA Cargo, United Airlines Cargo, Hawaiian Airlines along with information stands representing several of the major airports that Air NZ routing target, namely: London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago.  Attendees were given the opportunity to speak one-on-one with airline representatives, and several open forums were held as well.

Of particular importance to us, were 2 seminars directed by IATA delegates, Gabriella Tamasi, and Andrea Gruber – Head of Special Cargo at IATA.  Gabriella’s seminar was based on new updates to the LAR (Live Animal Regulations) which all IATA agents (such as Air New Zealand) must abide by, while Andrea Gruber spoke about the new CEIV Live Animals Program, and Addressing Industry Concerns.  The CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) for Live Animal Sector is in its infancy with currently only British Airways and London Heathrow Animal Reception Centre being recipients of that certification.  It is something, we, as Pet Transporters are considering applying for since it promotes the highest standard of animal welfare.
 
Representing New Zealand were 2 delegates from the Ministry for Primary Industries: Megan Bestbier of MPI Exports and Wendy Newsham, Senior Adviser for MPI Imports.  Wendy Newsham provided a seminar on “Animal Imports into Aotearoa,” in conjunction with Joel Sterling and Tina Ricci from the South East Region, Biosecurity Operations Divisions, who spoke about the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine in Australia.  Mike Tabone of Dogtainers Australia provided a video seminar about the services offered at MEL and SYD airports – and in conjunction with Qantas Freight, was able to show people from all over the world, the processes in which a pet arriving in Australia is eventually collected and taken to a quarantine facility.
8.10.2018, Sarah Thomas, Director.
"Thank you very much to bring Mali here in the islands and also the care and love you give to him!"
"On behalf of the NZ Paw Blacks Team I would like to thank Pet Transport NZ for going above and beyond!"
"Babies arrived safe and sound! I cannot tell you how much we appreciate everything you have done!"
"Awesome awesome work! Complete peace of mind. Cannot recommend you enough! Thank you!"
"We want to sincerely thank you all for your help and advice, for the pics and for looking out for him."
"Powder & Misty are home! Thanks for taking great care of them. I knew I made the choice choosing you!
"We successfully have our dog again - yay!! Thank you so much! She's happy and glad to see us"
"We have Brian safe and sound! A very happy reunion. Thank you all for your help getting him here."

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