International Air
International Air is a fast and affordable way to send your parcels overseas.
International Air has a three to ten day delivery target to over 220 destinations, including PO Boxes and rural areas worldwide.
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 Air parcels is 100g.
Parcels up to 2kg
| Max length + width + depth per parcel | Max length of any side per parcel | Max weight per parcel | Max standard cover per parcel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900mm | 600mm | 2kg | NZ$250 |
Rolls and tubes up to 2kg
| Max length + (diameter x 2) per item | Max length per item | Max weight per item | Max standard cover per item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,040mm | 900mm | 2kg | NZ$250 |
Parcels over 2kg
| Max length + girth per item | Max length of any side per item | Max weight per item | Max standard cover per item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 1.05m | 20kg | NZ$250 |
For more details on the cost to send your parcel, use the Rate Finder
Sending by International Air
To send your parcel by International Air you need to have:
- a green Customs declaration (OS008a), listing each item and its value and attached to your parcel (for parcels up to 2kg)
- a red consignment note (OS007), listing each item and its commercial value in the space provided (for parcels over 2kg)
- an Export Invoice (NCPI025) or a copy of the commercial invoice attached to the outside of the parcel if your parcel is being sent as part of a commercial transaction.
Lodge your parcel at your local PostShop
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 & 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
You can expect that items will usually arrive at their destination within the delivery target specified. Because New Zealand Post does not directly control all parts of the delivery chain, we cannot guarantee that your item will always reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to areas outside major cities, or where your item is dutiable or held in Customs, may take longer. For information on our delivery targets for international destinations, view our guide to World Zones.
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 for more information.
International Air, International Air Registered, International Economy, International Economy Courier and International Express Courier are trade marks of New Zealand Post Limited.
Subject to our terms and conditions, items valued over NZ$250 but less than NZ$1,500 can only be sent if additional cover is purchased for $10.
