Returning to New Zealand - import duty
Hi
It's a long time since I posted anything on here - and has been a hectic/traumatic 18 months.
We were in New Zealand but left in May last year as both teenage daughters hated it and wouldn't do anything at all. Refused to go to college/university/get a job, etc. All made worse by my husband struggling to find suitable work. So we reluctantly returned to UK. BUT no sooner had be arrived and our daughters decided actually life was better, nicer, warmer etc down under.
So in our madness we have decided to go back in July this year. Flights are booked for 2 July with another couple of nights in Singapore. Good points are - I've already got a job offer with Auckland District Health Board and eldest daughter a place at Auckland University to start 21 July!
Anyway, after all this my question is - does anyone know about the costs of importing household effects for a second time? I have looked on the customs website and it does say about having to be out of New Zealand for 21 months otherwise you have to pay good old GST, however many of the items I will be bringing back are things I actually bought in New Zealand - fridge, freezer, dryer, garden furniture, beds, bedding, bbq etc.
Any info would be great. The website goes into greater detail about importing vehicles rather than household stuff.
Many thanks
Rho.
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