How long is New Zealands current quarantine time for pet dogs coming into the country?

Question

I live in America, but used to live in Hamilton, N.Z.. I now have the opportunity to move back to work in Auckland... I don't want to move there permenently though if I can't bring my dog. In 2001, when I left they had very strict and very long quaratine wait periods. (and I understand why) I've heard that the time periods have shortened, but I can not find any information on this... I thought i'd check here and then try calling the embassy next. Anyone know?

and please, serious answers only...

Answer 1

Animals shall be held for a minimum period of 30 days in a transitional facility approved to the MAF Standard for Dog and Cat Transitional Facilities, 154.02.09.

13.2 If the container is unsealed, the seal is broken, or if the accompanying documentation is unsatisfactory, the animal may, at the discretion of the Biosecurity Standards Group Manager and at the expense of the importer, be exported, destroyed, or required to remain in quarantine for up to 180 days.

13.3 During quarantine the animal may be retested with a neutralising antibody titration test for rabies antibody. If there is insufficient rabies antibody in the animal's serum (the WHO recommended level of 0.5 IU shall apply as a guideline), the animal may be re-vaccinated and/or re-tested, exported, destroyed, or required to remain in quarantine for 180 days.