Established reef-keeping community, with imports subject to strict biosecurity controls.
Bluefields Aquatics exports marine ornamental fish from Kenya to importers, wholesalers and aquarium retailers in New Zealand. As a licensed Indian Ocean exporter based at Mtwapa, Mombasa, we ship live saltwater fish to New Zealand with full health and trade documentation, pure-oxygen packing and dead-on-arrival rates held below 2%. This page covers how shipments reach New Zealand, what importers there need, and which species are in demand.
Shipping marine fish to New Zealand
We ship to New Zealand through Auckland AKL, with a typical transit of ~22 hours via via asian or gulf hub. Marine fish travel by air freight from our two Kenyan gateways, Mombasa (MBA) and Nairobi (NBO), and we plan each consignment for the shortest reliable route to your airport — because transit time is the single biggest factor in arrival condition. You receive tracking and documents in advance so you can pre-clear customs and collect the box promptly. For more on routing, see our airline guide and international shipping page.
Import requirements for New Zealand
New Zealand applies strict biosecurity controls. A valid import permit is mandatory before shipping, with KEPHIS health certification and CITES documentation for listed species. Confirm the permitted-species list before ordering. As your exporter we prepare the origin-side documentation — KEPHIS health certification, the commercial invoice and packing list, and CITES export permits for any listed species. You are responsible for meeting New Zealand’s own import requirements, and we will advise on what your destination is likely to need. Our CITES guide and importing guide walk through the full process. Always confirm current rules with your national authority, as requirements change.
Popular species for New Zealand buyers
Established reef-keeping community, with imports subject to strict biosecurity controls. Buyers in New Zealand regularly order Powder Blue Tang, Flame Angelfish, Cleaner Wrasse and Clownfish. We list over 250 marine species across 19 categories — browse the full species index or request our weekly stocklist for current availability and sizes to New Zealand.
Order marine fish for New Zealand
Whether you run a store, a wholesale operation or a public aquarium in New Zealand, Bluefields Aquatics can supply healthy, well-conditioned marine ornamental fish direct from source. Tell us your destination airport and what you would like to order, and we will plan the fastest reliable route and confirm the documentation New Zealand requires.