How to address mail
This picture shows the correct way to address and stamp an envelope. Addressing envelopes this way makes it easy for our people and machines to sort them.
- Write the return address in small letters (on one line) or on the back of the envelope.
- If you want to put the name of a person or business, put this at the top (on the top line)
- The stamp goes into the top right-hand corner
- Print clearly
- Write the address in this order:Receiver (person or business) Delivery address, Suburb, Town/City Postcode (Find a postcode)
- Don't squash the letters up. Put a space between each letter
- Use a light-coloured envelope made of firm paper or card
- Line the address up on the left hand side
Unique postal addresses
We have a unique postal address for every delivery point in New Zealand. Addresses are made up of multiple lines of information which vary depending on the type of address. There are three types of New Zealand Post postal address:
- Urban
- Rural
- PO Box, Private Bag or Counter Delivery (known as delivery service addresses)
Address types shouldn't be combined. For example, you shouldn't combine an urban or rural street address with a PO Box address. All mail items must also show a full return postal address.