FastPost
Speed and value when sending letters and documents to a New Zealand Post PO Box, Private Bag, street, or rural address within New Zealand.
FastPost has a next working day delivery target for sending across town or between major towns and cities and offers a range of letter sizes and postage options.
The required postage to send mail by FastPost is based on the size and weight of your letter or document.
| Envelope size | Max dimensions (height x length) | Max weight (incl. envelope) | Max thickness | Required postage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medium (eg. E9, DLE, Cheque Mailer) |
130mm x 235mm | 500g | 6mm |
$1.40 (or 2 x KiwiStamp postage stamps) |
|
Large (eg. C5) |
165mm x 235mm | 500g | 10mm |
$2.10 (or 3 x KiwiStamp postage stamps) |
|
Extra Large (eg. C4) |
230mm x 325mm | 750g | 20mm |
$2.80 (or 4 KiwiStamp postage stamps) |
|
Oversize (eg. E35) |
260mm x 385mm | 1kg | 20mm |
$3.50 (or 5 x KiwiStamp postage stamps) |
Items larger than 260mm x 385mm or thicker than 20mm or heavier than 1kg are classified as parcels
Sending mail by FastPost
To send your letter or document by FastPost place it in a blank envelope with a FastPost sticker attached in the top left hand corner, as well as the correct postage, or use a FastPost Postage Included Envelope. If you are a business use a Digital Postage Meter impression.
Post your mail in the FastPost slot of a New Zealand Post street posting box or your local PostShop letter slot. 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 and bundle your FastPost 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.
FastPost and KiwiStamp are trade marks of New Zealand Post Limited.
