Addressing mail
Using the correct address format and postcode makes sorting mail faster and easier and reduces the chance of mail going to the wrong address. You can look up any postcode with our online Address and Postcode finder.
How to correctly address mail, including where to put the address, return address and stamp.
Find out about the different types of addresses, tips for addressing mail to them, plus a quick guide to addressing your letters and parcels you can print out and refer back to.
If the address is wrong, the item may be sent countrywide before reaching its proper destination. We attempt to return all items that cannot be delivered, often expending considerable effort in tracing the owner or sender.
We have published three documents to help you address the mail you are sending through the New Zealand Post network correctly. These range from a quick reference guide to the full address standards required for mail to be processed by our automated sorting machines.