NAIT reporting timeframes extended for weather-affected regions
We have extended the timeframes for updating NAIT to help ease some of the pressure on farmers and other People in Charge of Animals (PICAs) in Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikōura, Canterbury, Ōamaru and Dunedin.
This extension takes effect on the date it is published in the New Zealand Gazette and remains in force until Friday 10 July 2026, which is 48 hours after the end of Wednesday 8 July 2026.
PICA registration
Register as a PICA by Friday 10 July 2026.
Animal movements
Declare animal movements by Friday 10 July 2026.
Untagged animals
Animals that arrive untagged must be tagged and registered by Friday 10 July 2026. Where possible, you should check if any NAIT tags have been lost or misplaced.
Dead and missing animals
Declare animal deaths and losses by Friday 10 July 2026.
Getting more support
If you need emergency feed, help moving stock or cleaning up, call Federated Farmers on 0800 376 646, or the Rural Support Trust on 0800 787 254.
DairyNZ has information about flood recovery for dairy farmers: DairyNZ flooding response
You can read the Gazette notice here: Gazette notice