Our Policies

🚫 Banned Items on Kiwibuyers

Listing any of the following items violates our Terms & Conditions. Kiwibuyers reserves the right to remove any listing at its discretion, even if the item is not explicitly listed below. If in doubt, please contact us.

Banned Items:

  • Sexually explicit material of any kind
  • Alcohol
  • Copied or pirated software, CDs, DVDs
  • CCTV footage
  • Cigarettes or nicotine-related devices/products
  • Fake branded goods (e.g., clothing, electronics, accessories)
  • Copyrighted or replica items
  • Event tickets
  • Fireworks
  • Foreign electrical items (non-NZ plug types)
  • Frequent flyer points
  • Gang paraphernalia or memorabilia
  • Human bodies or body parts
  • Lottery tickets and gambling-related products or raffle tickets
  • Multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes
  • Items promoting self-harm (e.g., suicide kits, anorexia guides)
  • Magnetic or smart card readers
  • Medicinal products and supplements
  • Medical devices
  • Menacing dog breeds (as defined by NZ law)
  • Nazi memorabilia
  • Needles and syringes
  • New Zealand emergency services uniforms
  • Offensive weapons (e.g., disguised weapons, knuckle dusters)
  • Kwila or merbau timber products
  • Recreational drugs
  • Software that interferes with Kiwibuyers systems
  • Spray paint cans or any unapproved or illegal products that have not been tested for safety and may cause harm, discomfort, or damage to people, animals, or property.
  • Tobacco
  • Veterinary medicines.
  • Culturally or Politically Sensitive Items
  • Currency from restricted countries (e.g., North Korea)
  • Items that misrepresent national identity (e.g., fake flags)
  • Artifacts that violate heritage protection laws
    • Services That Violate Policy or Law
  • Essay-writing or cheating services
  • Fake reviews or follower services (for social media)
  • Illegal hacking or surveillance tools (spyware, keyloggers)
    • Endangered Species & Animal Products
  • Ivory, shark fins, rhino horn, tiger products
  • Live animals (unless licensed and allowed under strict conditions)
  • Animal traps (especially inhumane or illegal ones)

⚠️ Restricted Items on Kiwibuyers

These items may be listed under certain conditions. Sellers must ensure compliance with applicable New Zealand regulations. Listings may be removed at Kiwibuyers’ discretion if they fail to meet these requirements.

Restricted Items and Conditions:

  • Agricultural compounds or chemicals
    Must comply with the ACVM Act.
  • Airguns, Firearms, Ammunition
    Only NZ businesses compliant with firearms laws may list. Must link to an external purchase site. Private sellers cannot list.
  • Animals
    Protected species, pests, or indigenous wildlife are not allowed. Must comply with DOC regulations and animal tracing laws.
  • Baby walkers
    Must meet Commerce Commission safety standards.
  • Bike helmets
    Must be certified to NZ Transport Authority standards.
  • Carbon credits
    Only those registered with legitimate registries (e.g., NZ Emission Unit Register).
  • Chainsaws
    Must include a certified safety chain brake.
  • Children’s nightwear, toys, and cots
    Must meet NZ Commerce Commission safety standards.
  • Child restraints
    Must be under 10 years old and meet NZTA-approved safety standards.
  • Clothing (second-hand)
    Must be clean and in a hygienic state.
  • eBooks and downloadable media
    Cannot be sold directly. Listings must link to external sites and follow NZ copyright laws.
  • Electrical items
    Must meet NZ electrical safety standards. No foreign plugs allowed.
  • Flights
    Only listed by travel agents or direct service providers.
  • Food
    Must comply with NZ Food Safety Authority regulations.
  • Gas appliances
    Must meet Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010.
  • Hang gliders/paragliders
    Must have a valid warrant from NZ Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.
  • Pedal bicycles
    Must meet Commerce Commission standards.
  • Protected NZ objects (e.g., taonga tūturu)
    Buyer must be a registered collector, museum, or licensed dealer (per the Protected Objects Act 1975).

Radio transmitters/transceivers
Must meet NZ compliance and licensing requirements.