Send a parcel to: New Zealand
A mere 11,246 miles from the UK and home of the world's longest place name, New Zealand may seem like a stressful parcel-sending prospect. Parcelforce Worldwide can help make sending to New Zealand - or nearby Australia - easier by guiding you through the restrictions and customs charges. And whether your parcel is winging its way to a city like Wellington or somewhere more remote like Rakiura, Parcelforce offers the perfect balance of speed, value, convenience and security.
Choose our globalexpress service with delivery to New Zealand from 3 working days. Or opt for globalpriority or globalvalue for your less urgent items. You can save money when you book online and elect to drop off at a Parcelforce depot or Post Office® branch. We also offer a collection option for your convenience.
Parcel delivery information
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth | Buy online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 6 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 7 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalvalue | ALL AREAS | 7-9 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globaleconomy(This service is only available at Post Office® Branches and Parcelforce Worldwide depots) | ALL AREAS | 59-64 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m |
Important information when exporting to New Zealand
General Advice
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
Taxation
- The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019-20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration and Remedial Matters) Act received royal assent on 26 June 2019 and is now enacted.
- From 1 December 2019, offshore sellers (including electronic marketplaces and redeliverers) will be required to register and account for GST (Goods and Services Tax) at 15% on supplies of low value imported goods (LVIGs) if sales to New Zealand private consumers in a 12-month period exceed NZ$60,000. The $60,000 threshold is the same GST registration threshold that applies to domestic businesses and offshore suppliers of cross-border remote services.
Product Specific Advice
The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
globalexpress parcels
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Sending parcels to New Zealand requires customs paperwork for most items
- In addition, certificates of origin are required for motor vehicle parts and when claiming preferential trade rates.
- Some restrictions exist on military equipment.
-
From 1 July 2020, tobacco products, tobacco leaf and tobacco refuse will become prohibited imports and you will be required to have a permit to import these products. Permits are approved and issued by New Zealand customs. That means if you want to send someone in New Zealand any kind of tobacco product including as a gift, you will have to apply for a permit here
- Import quotas are in place for textiles when the country of origin is outside the EU. In addition, some rules apply to the labelling of woollen goods.
- Hay, straw, chaff etc are prohibited as packaging materials and wooden crates or boxes should not be used.
- Whisky, brandy and rum must be accompanied by a customs certificate of age. Minimum three years for whisky and brandy and two years for rum
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the New Zealand customs website
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for New Zealand
Bank Holidays & Non-Working Days
- Bank Holidays for this year in New Zealand can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in New Zealand are: Saturday and Sunday
Postcode Areas (globalpriority)
- New Zealand is currently split into two delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
Additional information (globalpriority)
|
High Level Standard Offered By New Zealand Post
|
|
|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | Yes |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 2 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | Yes |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | Not Set |
| What days does New Zealand Post typically deliver on? | Mon - Sat |
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 5 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 6 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
Important information when exporting to New Zealand
General Advice
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
Taxation
- The Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019-20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration and Remedial Matters) Act received royal assent on 26 June 2019 and is now enacted.
- From 1 December 2019, offshore sellers (including electronic marketplaces and redeliverers) will be required to register and account for GST (Goods and Services Tax) at 15% on supplies of low value imported goods (LVIGs) if sales to New Zealand private consumers in a 12-month period exceed NZ$60,000. The $60,000 threshold is the same GST registration threshold that applies to domestic businesses and offshore suppliers of cross-border remote services.
Product Specific Advice
The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
globalexpress parcels
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Sending parcels to New Zealand requires customs paperwork for most items
- In addition, certificates of origin are required for motor vehicle parts and when claiming preferential trade rates.
- Some restrictions exist on military equipment.
-
From 1 July 2020, tobacco products, tobacco leaf and tobacco refuse will become prohibited imports and you will be required to have a permit to import these products. Permits are approved and issued by New Zealand customs. That means if you want to send someone in New Zealand any kind of tobacco product including as a gift, you will have to apply for a permit here
- Import quotas are in place for textiles when the country of origin is outside the EU. In addition, some rules apply to the labelling of woollen goods.
- Hay, straw, chaff etc are prohibited as packaging materials and wooden crates or boxes should not be used.
- Whisky, brandy and rum must be accompanied by a customs certificate of age. Minimum three years for whisky and brandy and two years for rum
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the New Zealand customs website
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for New Zealand
Bank Holidays & Non-Working Days
- Bank Holidays for this year in New Zealand can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in New Zealand are: Saturday and Sunday
Postcode Areas (globalpriority)
- New Zealand is currently split into two delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
Additional information (globalpriority)
|
High Level Standard Offered By New Zealand Post
|
|
|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | Yes |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 2 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | Yes |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | Not Set |
| What days does New Zealand Post typically deliver on? | Mon - Sat |
