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New Zealand's Strict Biosecurity Laws Complicate Sukkot Preparations for Jewish Community
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New Zealand's strict biosecurity laws make importing the Four Species for the Sukkot holiday extremely difficult and expensive for the country's small Jewish population. The community must undergo rigorous procedures, leading to costs of up to $1,700 per set, with ongoing efforts to obtain necessary import standards for all required items.
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- New Zealand's strict biosecurity laws create major obstacles for importing the Four Species for Sukkot.
- Importing the Four Species costs between $1,200 and $1,700 per set due to regulations.
- The Jewish community must follow extensive protocols for handling and storing the plants.
- A recent update to import standards has not yet resolved the issue for all species, particularly etrogs.
- Community leaders are working with the Ministry for Primary Industries to revise import regulations.
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