BoxLink
A fast, secure and cost effective service for businesses sending letters and documents to New Zealand Post PO Box or Private Bag addresses within New Zealand.
BoxLink has a next working day delivery target for sending across town or between major towns and cities. To use this service you must have a New Zealand Post PO Box or Private Bag
BoxLink cannot be used for sending mail to street, rural delivery or overseas addresses.
The required postage to send by BoxLink is based on the size and weight of your letter or document.
| Envelope size | Maximum dimensions (height x length) | Maximum thickness | Maximum weight (Incl. envelope) | Required postage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (e.g., E9, DLE, Cheque Mailer) | 130mm x 235mm | 6mm | 500g | 95c |
| Large (e.g., C5) | 165mm x 235mm | 10mm | 500g | $1.30 |
| Extra Large (e.g., C4) | 230mm x 325mm | 20mm | 750g | $1.90 |
| Oversize (e.g., E35) | 260mm x 285mm | 20mm | 1kg | $2.50 |
Items larger than 260mm x 385mm, thicker than 20mm or heavier than 1kg are classified as parcels
Sending mail by BoxLink
To send your letter or document by BoxLink use:
- a blank envelope with a BoxLink manifest sticker attached in the top right hand corner (when lodging on a Statement of Posting form or through Lodgement Manager), or
- a Digital Postage Meter impressed envelope, or
- a BoxLink Postage Included Envelope.
Lodge your BoxLink mail at your local PostShop store or mail centre (BoxLink mail cannot be lodged in a street posting box).Or to get a New Zealand Post Account and discuss having your mail picked up, talk to us today
If sending in bulk, make sure you separate your BoxLink mail from your other mail so it’s clearly identified as requiring priority service.
Compensation, high risk & prohibited items
Ensure your item is safe to send and find out if you’ll be compensated if it goes missing or gets damaged.
Compensation & prohibited items
Terms and conditions
The standard terms and conditions of the products and services offered by New Zealand Post Limited, including information on the extent of our liability, are set out in the Public Contract and the Postal Users' Guide. They are also available for reference at PostShop stores and selected New Zealand Post retail outlets.
Delivery targets
Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer.
Required postage
The required postage is the value of postage required for New Zealand Post to carry the item. Actual price paid may vary instore. The required postage and specifications are subject to change.
Compensation, prohibited & high risk items
Before sending mail items, make sure your item is safe to send and will be covered if it goes missing or is damaged. Make sure you read about Compensation, high risk & prohibited items.
BoxLink and PostShop are trade marks of New Zealand Post Limited.
