I've seen a thing somewhere where there was a haulage type movers company that would ship bikes out to NZ, so it can be done ... No idea about the cleaning thing though.
EDIT : found it :
"Visit your local bike shop and blag / borrow / steal a cardboard bike delivery box that is the right size. Remove pedals and (if you can) take the handle bars off. Wrap bubble wrap round the frame to pad it as much as you can - basically wrap everything. Then fill the box to prevent the bike moving around. Then tape it all shut.
Also, remember that NZ customs are really picky about bikes and outdoor gear - make sure the bike has been absolutely scrubbed and disinfected before you pack it. If you are bringing it through customs they will almost definitely ask you to open the box and let them inspect the bike - so be prepared for that."
"Our shippers said to make sure outdoor gear was not only really clean but smells of disinfectant."
"Our shippers told us to clean they tyres with car dashboard cleaner as it gives them a "new rubber" sheen that fools customs into thinking the tyres are new"
"It is possible to bring bikes as luggage on the plane.You can purchase special bags for this purpose from good cycle shops.They should be able to help re.the amount of dissasembly required to fit the bike in the bag.Normally removing wheels,pedals,and turning handlebars sideways letting the pressure out of the tyres etc.I don't know about other N.Z.Airports but Auckland has a cycle reassembly area with clamps bolted to the wall to hold the frame whilst you reassemble them."
"If you are flying them, deflate the tyres so they don't go pop. And you can still use a cardboard box from a bike shop for shipping on a plane"
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