| New Zealand Customs Service Te Mana Ārai O Aotearoa (Māori) | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1840 |
| Employees | Approx 1,569[1] |
| Annual budget | Vote Customs Total budget for 2022/23  $299,111,000[2] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | New Zealand |
| Governing body | New Zealand Government |
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| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | The Customhouse, 1 Hinemoa St, Harbour Quays, Wellington |
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 23 |
| Website | |
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The New Zealand Customs Service (Customs, Māori: Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa) is a state sector organisation in New Zealand whose role is to provide border control and protect the community from potential risks arising from international trade and travel, as well as collecting duties and taxes on imports to the country.
- ^ "Annual Report 2022" (PDF). The New Zealand Customs Service.
- ^ "Vote Customs" (PDF). Budget 2022. The Treasury.