International sending changes

New Zealand Post is making some changes to our international sending services – including the way postage rates are calculated. These will come into effect on 1 October 2011.

The changes are necessary for us to continue to be commercially sustainable and offer a variety of international sending services to our customers.

Key changes

• An increase in the number of International Economy Courier destinations.
• Extending the maximum size (length + girth) to 3m with a new maximum allowable length of 1.5m for the International Economy Courier service.
• Removal of the International Economy letters service.
• An increase in the minimum sending weight to 200 grams for parcels sent by International Air and International Economy services. This new minimum does not apply to International Air Satchels.

Digital Postage Meters & Automatic Stamping Machines

• Required postage through Digital Postage Meters (DPM) will be franked GST zero-rated. This does not apply to Automatic Stamping Machines (ASM) where you will need to frank GST inclusive.

If you use an ASM please ensure you apply the correct required postage from 1 October 2011. If you use a DPM please visit www.pitneybowes.co.nz for instructions on how to update your postage rates.

Documentation

Download and view the complete details in the International Services Postage Guide (excluding GST) (PDF - 2.5MB).

A document is also available identifying the new international postage rates at 10 gram increments (PDF - 219KB).

Some New Zealand Post Account customers will receive a revised pricing schedule for international sending. If you have any questions please contact your Account Manager or call 0800 501 501 to find out what we can do for your business.