simwiz Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi! I am new to New Zealand and would like to know which reserves/parks are the best ones to find good driftwood and rocks in Auckland's area. Is it legal to take those home? Regarding buying plants in ebay to international sellers - would they be allowed entry in New Zealand or customs will block them? I am talking about the usual plants, mosses and ferns in planted aquariums. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 No plant material is allowed in unless it has the correct Biosecurity clearances, which I doubt any ebay sellers will be able to provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Can't help you with the driftwood as I'm not from that area. Try rivermouths as lots get washed down. You won't be able to buy plants off ebay but you can use http://www.trademe.co.nz it's basically New Zealand's version of ebay. They have a separate section for aquatic plants. Or, you could put up a 'wanted to buy' ad on this site. Lots of people here have plants for sale/free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Not from up that way but you could try some of the west coast beaches for driftwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I found interesting driftwood once at Orere Point - where in Auckland are you and how far do you want to drive? At other times you get the most stuff on a beach after a high sea that has the wind blowing right on the shore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 As for removing sticks and stones from parks, they say you should take only photos and leave only footprints... But then again, long as you are not removing em by the truck-full, i wouldnt see too much problem... There definately are better places for driftwood like the others have pointed out, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 It is illegal to remove anything from parks and reserves. Having said that, it would not be a problem if you found a nice washed up piece of driftwood. They do not want you digging up plants etc. Do not attempt to order any plant material in from overseas as all is banned unless, as said, you get the biosecurity clearance but this is cost prohibitive. Thank you for taking the time to check out our laws before attempting any of this :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Rangitoto and Motutapu have really nice driftwood lying on the shores - it doesn't cost much to catch the ferry over there. The East Cape is really worth going to but a fair distance from Auckland - its worth taking a few days to do the drive. Last time we were there I filled up my boot and the back seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simwiz Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Wow! Thanks very much for all these responses!!! I am very excited about my new project and will post photos when I have collected everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 be careful when on the way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 lol, mind you you should have seen JimR rearrange the back of his car to put a piece of driftwood I gave him, I get the distinct feeling that if he could not get it in that Mrs Jim may have been left at our place and the driftwood taken home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Mrs Jim may have been left at our place and the driftwood taken home! :rotf: that would be a distinct possibility Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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