New Zealand Customs Prioritizes Border Security Amid Supply Chain Pressures
This paper examines the 'dual-track' strategy adopted by New Zealand Customs during the pandemic. It highlights how the agency balanced stringent border quarantine measures to protect public health with the facilitation of cargo vessels and crew exemptions to ensure the continuity of international logistics and critical supply chains. The study underscores the vital importance of global collaboration in maintaining the flow of essential goods and safeguarding national livelihoods during global crises.








