We arrived about 6-30am in Auckland. Both bikes were present and correct.
Getting them through customs was a challenge. I started off with 2 carts side by side but these would not fit through the customs alleyway. After blocking it and contemplating my next move, a customs lady came and helped. She pushed the single trolley while I dragged the triple.
I was then told that 6½% duty plus 12½% duty was 20½%! This was finally recalculated and paid at 19½% (as the 12.5% GST sits on top of the 6½% duty.)
The next step was to drag the boxes to Air NZ. These were checked in and my flight time changed to 8-25am. This flight also left late.
Arriving in Napier just after 9-30am, the plane was unloaded and NO bikes appeared! Great! Air NZ then advised they should be on the next flight so I arranged delivery direct to Hastings Cycles. They then advised that the triple must go via Wellington as it won’t fit on the Auckland – Napier planes. Once home, they phone and advise it will have to be trucked as it won’t fit on the Wellington plane either! It won’t be seen until Sunday / Monday. The GT should arrive this afternoon. It arrived!
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