Do we need to cremate Wilsson?

To: New Zeeland Customs

From: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

Date: 04/27/2010 04:32 PM

Hi over there,


I am Tim Fredriksson from Sweden and soon me and my family are planing to visit New Zeeland. One of our main goals with the trip is to bury our beloved dog (a charming border collie named Wilsson) in the beautiful national park of Mount Cook. In his 12 year long life WIlsson really loved nature so we know that he will find peace in a scenic place such as Mount Cook.

However, one questions:

1) What is the correct way to declare the remains of Wilsson at the custom? What kind of good is he considered to be? (He is not cremated, but well concealed in plastic bags in order to avoid bad smells).

Best regards,
Tim Fredriksson

Mount Cook - a very scenic place

— ANSWER —:

To: tim.fredriksson@gmail.com

From: New Zeeland Customs

Date: 04/29/2010 01:46 PM

Dear Tim,



Thank you for your enquiry,


You will need to check with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry e mail enquiry@maf.govt.nz or phone International 9/3773008 and follow the prompts they will advise.He may have to be embalmed.

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