Story: Customs and tariffs

Early customs house, Auckland (1st of 2)

Early customs house, Auckland

The small store in the foreground served as the customs house for Auckland when customs duties were first introduced in 1841.

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How to cite this page:

Tony Simpson, 'Customs and tariffs - Tariffs for revenue, 1840–1940', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/artwork/22565/early-customs-house-auckland (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Tony Simpson, published 11 Mar 2010