New Zealand Post

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do if I have a missing item or package?

Items sent from New Zealand

If you have sent a postal item within New Zealand or overseas and it has not been received you can

Inquiries can take up to 10 days to investigate for Domestic items and up to 60 days for International items as the Overseas Postal Authority is involved in the process.

If you have sent a Courier or RegisteredPost item within New Zealand, please visit

  • CourierPost OR
  • lodge an inquiry through 0800 268 7437

Items sent from overseas

For missing Incoming International items, the Sender should

  • lodge an inquiry in country of origin.

For items mailed overseas that are received damaged or have missing contents, the Sender should