Letters

We've been sending letters around New Zealand for over 150 years. For quick, affordable and reliable delivery there's no one better. You can choose below from our postal services or CourierPost Ready to Go services.

Sending your letters by Post

Letter size Maximum dimensions
height x length x thickness		 Maximum weight Standard Post
(required postage*)		 FastPost
(required postage*)
*The required postage is the value of postage required for New Zealand Post to carry the item and is GST inclusive.
Medium
(eg. E9, DLE, cheque mailer)		 130mm x 235mm x 6mm 500g $0.60 (or 1 x KiwiStamp postage stamp) $1.20 (or
2 x KiwiStamp
postage stamps)
Large
(eg. C5)		 165mm x 235mm x 10mm 500g $1.20 (or
2 x KiwiStamp postage stamps)		 $1.80 (or
3 x KiwiStamp postage stamps)
Extra large
(eg. C4)		 230mm x 325mm x 20mm 750g $1.80 (or
3 x KiwiStamp postage stamps)		 $2.40 (or
4 x KiwiStamp postage stamps)
Oversize
(eg. E35)		 260mm x 385mm x 20mm 1kg $2.40 (or
4 x KiwiStamp
postage stamps)

$3.00 (or
5 x KiwiStamp postage stamps)

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Sending your letter by RegisteredPost (maximum weight 1.5kg)

Letter size Maximum dimensions height x length x thickness Base price*
*All prices include GST
A5 Pre-paid envelope 190mm x 260mm x 6mm $9.60
Foolscap Pre-paid 280mm x 380mm x 10mm $12.99

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Sending your letter by ParcelPost Tracked Postage Included Bags (maximum weight 3kg)

ParcelPost Tracked
Postage Included Bags		 Plastic bag internal dimensions Nationwide sending
price*
*All prices include GST
DLE Flat 125mm x 230mm $4.50
C5 Flat 185mm x 270mm $5.00
C5 Bubble 185mm x 270mm $5.50
C4 Flat 250mm x 310mm $6.00
Foolscap Flat 270mm x 380mm $7.00
Foolscap Bubble 270mm x 370mm $7.50

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Sending your letter by Courier

Letter size Standard Ready To Go price * Signature Required Ready To Go price*
*All prices include GST
Ready to Go DLE 130mm x 240mm $5.90 $8.30
Ready to Go A5 Flat Bag 185mm x 280mm $6.55 $8.80
Ready to Go A5 Bubble Bag 185mm x 280mm $7.10 N/A
Ready to Go A4 Flat Bag 250mm x 325mm $8.10 $10.40
Ready to Go Lineflow Flat Bag 395mm x 440mm $17.40 $19.70

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Important information on these services

Standard Post and FastPost

  • The required postage is the value of postage required for an item to be carried by New Zealand Post and is GST inclusive. Final required postage will be confirmed at your local PostShop
  • Standard Post letters are typically delivered by the next working day for across town delivery and within 2-3 working days for nationwide delivery.
  • FastPost letters are typically delivered by the next working day nationwide between major towns and cities. To avoid delays in delivery, please make sure you check the FastPost sending requirements
  • Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer. Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target.
  • Make sure you check our policy and review our list on compensation, high risk and prohibited items.
  • For Terms and Conditions refer to the New Zealand Post Public Contract and Postal Users' Guide.

RegisteredPost

  • All prices include GST. Final pricing will be confirmed at your local PostShop
  • RegisteredPost letters are typically delivered by the next business day. Delivery to rural addresses take 2-3 business days. Maximum weight is 1.5kg. Saturday Delivery (not available to Rural areas) = $3.90 additional.
  • Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer. Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target.
  • Business days are defined as Monday to Friday but not including public holidays.
  • RegisteredPost is a Signature Required service and items can only be sent to physical addresses.
  • Make sure you check our policy and review our list on compensation, high risk and prohibited items.
  • For Terms and Conditions refer to the New Zealand Post Public Contract and Postal Users' Guide.

ParcelPost Tracked

  • All prices include GST. Final pricing will be confirmed at your local PostShop
  • A low cost tracking and confirmation of delivery service for sending letters and documents Nationwide with a 1-3 working days delivery target. There is an additional charge of $2.80 per ticket for rural addresses.
  • Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer. Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target.
  • Make sure you check our policy and review our list on compensation, high risk and prohibited items.
  • For Terms and Conditions refer to the New Zealand Post Public Contract and Postal Users' Guide.

Ready to Go (courier)

  • All prices include GST. Final pricing will be confirmed at your local PostShop
  • Ready to Go packs are typically delivered by the next business day. Delivery to rural addresses take 2-3 business days. There is an additional charge of $2.80 per ticket for rural addresses. Maximum weight for Ready To Go is 3kg. Saturday Delivery (not available to Rural areas) = $4.70 additional.
  • Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer than indicated. Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target.
  • Business days are defined as Monday to Friday but not including public holidays.
  • Make sure you check our policy and review our list on compensation, high risk and prohibited items.
  • For Terms and Conditions refer to the New Zealand Post Public Contract and Postal Users' Guide.