Hon MEKA WHAITIRI (Minister of Customs): Ongoing supply chain disruption has meant many businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand are placing larger or more frequent orders for their products from overseas. This means they are having to make regular payments to Customs to stay within their credit limits. One initiative increases credit limits for low-risk small to medium enterprises so they can more easily import larger or more frequent shipments. Other initiatives include deferred payments, which allow businesses to defer their payments to Customs, including duties and GST charges.