Sending to NZ pricing and product changes from 1 July 2026 ​ - questions and answers  

Providing our service in an efficient way is very important to us. Regularly reviewing how we do things is key to continuous improvement, so our service is resilient and fit for your business needs.

These changes mean we can continue managing international deliveries reliably as operating costs rise. We remain focused on strong cross‑border performance, processing efficiency, and dependable delivery for your customers.

Like many businesses, we’re experiencing rising costs and other pressures. It’s our responsibility to continually deliver commercial returns and a sustainable delivery service. Part of that means that we need to review our prices each year, so that we can make the right adjustments to continue growing, whilst building long-term financial sustainability.

Standard Mail 

The following Standard Mail product will have a price increase that will apply from 1 July 2026. Prices shown are in NZD and exclude GST.

Size

Standard Mail pricing from 1 July 2026 

Medium

$3.1304

Large

$4.2609

Oversize

$5.3913

Medium - Indicia

$3.1804

Large – Indicia

$4.3109

Oversize - Indicia

$5.4413

Size

 ReplyPaid pricing from 1 July 2026

Medium – approved format

$3.0435

Medium – non-approved format

$3.1304

Large

$4.2609

Oversize

$5.3913

Please refer to the International Standard Mail Rate Card (PDF 35KB) for pricing. New prices will apply from 1 July 2025.

International Bulk Mail 

Zonal Pricing is our pricing structure that applies to all Bulk Mail products and charges different prices for mail delivered to different areas. Four pricing zones (A-D) are defined by postcodes and each zone has a different delivery price. Zonal Pricing applies to AdCard, FlexiMail VolumeMail, and Publication Mail products. A fifth tier (IPC) applies to items sent with an invalid postcode. Download the NZ Post Bulk Mail Zones (.xlsx - 100KB).

To find out what you can do to give your letters the best chance of a smooth journey, learn more about  Sending Letters to New Zealand and Bulk Mail.

You can use the International Bulk Mail rate card and Zonal Pricing information to estimate the cost of postage for a lodgement. We have developed a system for files to be submitted electronically by saving but not submitting the file, allowing you to determine postage costs under the Zonal Pricing structure. Once you have submitted your lodgement, the saved file can be deleted. 

If your lodgement does not meet the required specifications to allow it to be machine processed, you will be given the option of taking your lodgement back to make it compliant or being charged a manual handling fee. The per item amount of the fee will depend on whether prior approval to lodge has been sought. 

Please contact your Business Manager or [email protected] for assistance.