Would NZ customs still charge a great tax/GST/import fee even if Australia is its neighboring/sister country?
Well alright then, I wont bother to join the competition because I don't have that much money to pay to NZ customs as I'm still a hobbyist (soon to be an EE).
Tell them it's a gift, or a repair, or any BS they deserve
An import fee for something FREE? what would they charge ? $00.00 + GST?
The sender can declare it's worth ZERO or parts salvage, stuff not available in NZ
I would call NZ customs and ask about it and see what they can do,
and get their name and position, and some sort of written or recorded proof,
in case some clipboard wielding hero changes their mind on the day.