Ao Whanui Industry Overview New Zealand relies heavily on its international trade industry for income and access to products produced overseas.
International trade involves the exporting and importing of products for sale.
Within this industry there are laws which control overseas imports and the tariffs paid for exporting and importing goods. The New Zealand Customs Service is responsible for the processing of imports and exports and acts as a border operation protection provider. International trade is a huge business in New Zealand servicing many manufacturers, producers and retailers.