ParcelPost Fast

Speed and value when sending small parcels to a street, rural, New Zealand Post PO Box or Private Bag address within New Zealand.

ParcelPost Fast has a next working day delivery target between major towns and cities.

Find out about postage when sending parcels from Kapiti or Marlborough.

The required postage to send items by ParcelPost Fast is based on the size and weight of your parcel and your choice of bag.

Prepaid nationwide tickets

Description Maximum weight per ticket Maximum size of parcel (height x length x thickness) Price per ticket (RRP incl. GST)
DLE 1.5kg 130 x 235 x 70mm $3.30
C5 1.5kg 165 x 235 x 70mm $4.00
C4 1.5kg 260 x 325 x 70mm $5.30
FS 1.5kg 260 x 385 x 70mm $5.90

ParcelPost Fast Postage Included Bags

The above dimensions and prices also apply when you pay by stamps or when you use a label generated by your local PostShop.

Description Maximum weight Internal bag size  (height x length) Price per bag (RRP incl. GST)
C5 flat 1.5kg 185 x 270mm $4.50
C5 bubble 1.5kg 185 x 270mm $5.00
C4 flat 1.5kg 250 x 310mm $5.50
C4 bubble 1.5kg 250 x 310mm $6.00

There is no thickness restriction on ParcelPost Fast Postage Included Bags.

For more details on the cost to send your parcel, use the Rate Finder.

Sending mail by ParcelPost Fast

To send a parcel with ParcelPost Fast you need to have one of the following:

  • a ParcelPost ticket from a booklet of 20, as well as a fast upgrade ticket
  • a ParcelPost Fast postage included bag
  • a ParcelPost Fast label generated at your local PostShop store
  • a permit impression to use with lodgement on a Statement of Posting
  • the correct postage in stamps.

Lodge your parcel at your local PostShop or post it in the FastPost slot of a New Zealand Post street posting box or PostShop letter slot. Or to get a New Zealand Post Account, 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

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