RegisteredPost
Secure and confirmed delivery of your letters and documents, from your local PostShop to a street or rural address within New Zealand.
RegisteredPost has a next working day target delivery between major towns and cities. Your letters and documents are tracked, require signature on delivery and are protected in durable, prepaid plastic envelopes.
The required postage to send by RegisteredPost is based on the size and weight of your letter or document. Choose from two prepaid plastic envelopes:
| Envelope size | Max dimensions (height x length) | Max weight (incl. envelope) | Recommended Retail Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5 prepaid envelope | 190 x 260mm | 1.5kg | $9.60 |
| Foolscap prepaid envelope | 280mm x 380mm | 1.5kg | $12.99 |
Sending your mail by RegisteredPost
To send a letter or document by RegisteredPost it needs to be in a RegisteredPost A5 or foolscap plastic prepaid envelope. You may also need:
- an additional ticket for Saturday delivery, available at your local PostShop for $4.70. We don’t deliver to rural addresses on Saturdays.
- if you're sending to a Rural Delivery (RD) address, an additional charge of $2.80 per ticket applies to RegisteredPost items.
Lodge your mail at your local PostShop or mail centre (RegisteredPost cannot be lodged in a street posting box). Or to get a New Zealand Post Account and have your mail picked up, talk to us today
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.
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