Sending International parcels from Kapiti
This is a trial service for sending parcels overseas and available in selected branches only.
Sending Internationally
There are four delivery options for sending parcels internationally from the Kapiti region. These are International Economy, International Air, International Economy Courier and International Express Courier.
There are also four zones:
- Australia
- South Pacific & Asia
- USA, Canada & Europe
- Rest of the World
Delivery targets
|
Destination/ zone |
International Express Courier | International Economy Courier | International Air | International Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 1 - 3 working days | 2 - 3 working days | 3 - 6 working days | 10 - 15 working days |
| South Pacific & Asia | 2 - 5 working days | N/A | 6 - 10 working days | 12 - 22 working days |
| USA, Canada & Europe | 2 - 4 working days* | 4 - 6 working days | 6 - 10 working days | 13 - 25 working days |
| Rest of the World | 2 - 5 working days* | N/A | 6 - 10 working days | 13 - 25 working days |
International Economy is not available for letters.
Packaging & weight
New packaging, in a selected range of sizes, is available for your convenience when sending parcels using this service. The new packaging, and the postage on the packaging, is for the trial range of parcel services and may only be used in trial branches. You can use this packaging if your item fits inside or you can use your own packaging and pay the required postage. The maximum weight for items sent using New Zealand Post packaging is 10kg.
If your item is over 10kg, you can wrap it yourself and send it from our trial branches.
The maximum weight for a parcel sent from the Paraparaumu, Waikanae or Raumati Beach branches not using New Zealand Post packaging is 30kg.
If you are lodging international items over the counter, to be billed to your New Zealand Post Account, you can continue to use existing services.
Sending using the new packaging range
| Bag size | Max weight |
Internal bag dimensions (height x length) |
|---|---|---|
| DLE flat bag | 10kg | 125mm x 230mm |
| C5 flat bag | 10kg | 185mm x 270mm |
| C4 flat bag | 10kg | 250mm x 310mm |
| Foolscap flat bag | 10kg | 270mm x 380mm |
| Lineflow flat bag | 10kg | 395mm x 455mm |
| Box size | Max weight |
Internal box dimensions (length x height x depth) |
|---|---|---|
| Small box | 10kg | 250mm x 190mm x 100mm |
| Medium box | 10kg | 385mm x 260mm x 150mm |
| Large box | 10kg | 440mm x 330mm x 210mm |
Sending using other packaging
Rolls and tubes under 2kg
| Max size ((length + diameter) x 2) | Max length of any side | Max weight | Min chargeable weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040mm | 900mm | 2kg | 200g |
Parcels under 2kg
| Max size (length + height + thickness) | Max length of any side | Max weight | Min chargeable weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900mm | 600mm | 2kg | 200g |
Parcels over 2kg
| Max size (length + girth) | Max length of any side | Max weight* | Min chargeable weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 1.05mm | 20kg | 200g |
*The maximum weight that can be sent differs for some countries.
Dimensions and weight restrictions include the packaging.
Sending using other packaging
If your item is over 10kg, larger than our Lineflow sizes (385mm x 455mm x 70mm) or thicker than 70mm you can package it yourself and post it at your local PostShop.
Dimensions and weight restrictions include the packaging. The maximum weight for sending using our services is 30kg. If your item is over 30kg it is oversized and should be sent via freight.
How much will it cost to send?
The required postage is based on the weight of the parcel and charged in 10g increments, so you only pay for what it weighs. The minimum charge for International Economy and International Air parcels is 200g. The minimum charge for International Economy Courier and International Express Courier parcels is 500g.
Postage is worked out according to:
- the weight of your parcel,
- the service you choose and
- the zone you’re sending to.
You can get an indication of the required postage by using the following calculation or referring to the tables below:
Sending service per item + (your item weight in kgs x sending service per kg weight)
| Service | International Economy | |||
| Min chargeable weight | 200g | |||
| Item weight | up to 2kg | 2kg + | ||
| per item | per kg | per item | per kg | |
| Australia | $4.50 | $8.00 | $8.50 | $6.00 |
| South Pacific & Asia | $6.60 | $16.43 | $14.82 | $12.32 |
| USA, Canada & Europe | $7.04 | $20.84 | $17.48 | $15.62 |
| Rest of the World | $7.25 | $22.50 | $18.75 | $16.75 |
| Service | International Air | |||
| Min chargeable weight | 200g | |||
| Item weight | up to 2kg | 2kg + | ||
| per item | per kg | per item | per kg | |
| Australia | $5.00 | $9.00 | $9.50 | $6.75 |
| South Pacific & Asia | $7.33 | $18.25 | $16.45 | $13.69 |
| USA, Canada & Europe | $7.82 | $23.15 | $19.40 | $17.36 |
| Rest of the World | $8.00 | $25.00 | $20.50 | $18.75 |
| Service | International Economy Courier | |
| Min chargeable weight | 500g | |
| per item | per kg | |
| Australia | $21.53 | $6.92 |
| South Pacific & Asia | $35.88 | $13.69 |
| USA, Canada & Europe | $35.88 | $17.36 |
| Rest of the World | $35.88 | $19.22 |
| Service | International Express Courier | |
| Min chargeable weight | 500g | |
| per item | per kg | |
| Australia | $30.75 | $11.28 |
| South Pacific & Asia | $55.35 | $20.25 |
| USA, Canada & Europe | $55.35 | $25.36 |
| Rest of the World | $55.35 | $27.65 |
What else do I need to know before sending my parcel overseas
To send your parcel overseas you need to have:
- For parcels up to 2kg you need a green Customs declaration (OS008a), listing each item and its value and attached to your parcel.
- For parcels weighing 2kg + (plus rolls or tubes) you will need a white Consignment Note (CN300), listing each item and its commercial value in the space provided (for parcels over 2kg or parcels, rolls or tubes under 2kg, as set out in the terms and conditions. The white Consignment Note (CN300) cannot be used on parcels that do not meet these criteria). The white Consignment Note (CN300) includes an Export invoice, which may be required by New Zealand and overseas authorities.
Pay for and lodge your parcel over the counter at your local New Zealand Post branch.
Sending your letters and documents internationally from Kapiti
You can send your letters and documents by International Express Courier and International Economy Courier.
International Economy Courier
The required postage to send by International Economy Courier is based on the size and weight of your document.
| 250g | 500g | 1kg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $19.48 | $20.50 | $25.63 |
| Asia | $27.68 | $31.78 | $39.98 |
| USA, Canada and Europe | $32.85 | $36.30 | $45.79 |
International Economy Courier delivers to the following 36 destinations: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA and Vietnam.
Dimension restrictions
| Maximum size (length + girth) | Maximum length of any side |
|---|---|
| 3m | 1.5m |
Dimension and weight restrictions include any packaging.
International Express Courier
The required postage to send by International Express Courier depends on the destination, weight and size of your documents.
| 500g | 1kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $25.63 | $32.80 |
| South Pacific & Asia | $44.08 | $52.28 |
| USA, Canada and Europe | $51.14 | $61.32 |
| Rest of the world | $52.28 | $66.63 |
Required postage rates are GST zero rated, refer to our GST exclusive postage guide (PDF - 1.9mb).
If paying by stamps please add GST, or refer to our GST inclusive postage guide (PDF - 2.0mb).
Documents weighing more than 1kg are classified as parcels.
Dimension restrictions
| Maximum size (length + girth) | Maximum length of any side |
|---|---|
| 2m | 1.05m |
Dimension and weight restrictions include any packaging.
Maximum weights are lower for some countries. Please phone our International Courier Support Centre on 0800 73 63 53.
Things you need to know
For the latest updates on affected delivery times or items we temporarily cannot accept, check our international mail service announcements.
Compensation, high risk and prohibited items
Make sure your mail is safe to send and find out if you’ll be compensated if it goes missing or gets damaged.
Making sure you’re covered (PDF - 852kb).
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the trial parcel services
Full details of the terms and conditions of the trial services offered by New Zealand Post Limited, including information on the extent of our liability, are set out in the special Public Contract and Postal Users' Guide below:
- Public Contract (Kapiti) (PDF - 498kb)
- Postal Users' Guide (Kapiti) (PDF - 347kb)
- Postal Users' Guide (Marlborough) (PDF - 350kb)