Check out our PostShop hours and which stores are closed over the holiday break.
Get Christmas wrapped up with New Zealand Post
For gift ideas and what you need to know about getting your parcels to family and friends, we can help you get Christmas wrapped up here or at your local PostShop.
For those without flying reindeer, you can find all the essential sending dates to get your gifts where they need to be.
Pay for and print your postage online and send your gifts around New Zealand or across the world by posting them in a parcel drop box or at the counter of your local PostShop.
Let your friends and family choose their perfect gift this Christmas with Prezzy Card - accepted at over 29 million Visa retailers. Or choose from our other great Gift Card brands.
For an all-in-one gifting experience this Christmas, buy a Gift Card online and send with a personalised greeting card anywhere in New Zealand.
For a unique Christmas gift check out our great range of stamps and collectables or visit REAL Aotearoa for an exclusive range of New Zealand art pieces including jewellery, ceramics and glass.
Mailing dates for Christmas
Make sure you send your mail by the dates below so your cards and gifts arrive in time for Christmas!
| International | Send by | ||
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Zone A (Australia) |
Zone B (South Pacific), Zone C (East Asia and North America), Zone D (UK and Europe) |
Zone E (Rest of the world) |
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 NB: Service only available for sending parcels |
Monday 3 December | Monday 26 November | Friday 23 November |
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Monday 10 December | Monday 3 December | Friday 30 November |
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Friday 14 December | Monday 10 December | N/A |
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Monday 17 December | Friday 14 December | Wednesday 12 December |
Please note: More details about our delivery targets are below. International Economy is only available for parcels. International Economy Courier is available to 36 destinations.
| Domestic | Send by |
|---|---|
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Standard Post ParcelPost ParcelPost Tracked |
Wednesday 19 December |
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FastPost ParcelPost Fast ParcelPost PO Box Priority |
Friday 21 December |
| CourierPost | Friday 21 December |
Sending options
We have a range of sending solutions to help you get your parcels to friends and family this Christmas. Find out what is best for you if you are sending overseas or sending within New Zealand.
Or find out how much it will cost to send your item - check out our Rate Finder.
And make sure you address your mail correctly and don't forget to include your return address on everything you send, just in case. Find out how to address mail.
PostShop opening hours
Check out our PostShop hours and which stores are closed over the holiday break.