Parcel service changes
Find out how some of our ParcelPost sending services have changed.
On 1 March 2012 we increased the required postage for some of our ParcelPost services, and introduced a new rural charge for tracked parcels, due to our increased operating costs.
Key changes
- New required postage for ParcelPost services – for details of the new required postage rates for ParcelPost, please see below.
- Rural charge for tracked services
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New ParcelPost size – foolscap
New required postage for ParcelPost services
The required postage to send using ParcelPost tickets has increased, however there was no change for ParcelPost postage included bags.
If you send an average of 10 or more parcels a week, you may be eligible for a discount on your parcel sending by opening a New Zealand Post Account.
*Rural charge is additional (if applicable).
Rural charge for tracked services
A new rural charge has been introduced when using any of our tracked services to send to a Rural Delivery address. This means our ParcelPost Tracked, Ready to Go courier and RegisteredPost services will all require a rural ticket to be applied. Each ticket will cost $2.80 and can be purchased online in booklets of ten, or in store as you need them.
New ParcelPost size – foolscap
As a result of customer demand, we have introduced a new foolscap bag and ticket for our untracked ParcelPost services.
New bag size, 270 x 370mm, no maximum thickness. Weight, 1.5kg. Price, $6.00.
Media release
Read more about the parcel service changes in our media release.
Terms and conditions
Required postage rates and prices are GST inclusive. Required postage is the amount that must be included on an envelope or parcel (e.g. in the form of parcel tickets, stamps, or similar) in order for New Zealand Post to carry that letter or parcel across its network. Actual price paid for postage may vary in store. ParcelPost is a trade mark of New Zealand Post Limited. Ready to Go and RegisteredPost are trade marks of Express Couriers Limited.