Sending cut-off dates to target delivery by Christmas
It's important for your customers to know when to order by so their parcels arrive on time.
Sending before the Christmas cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your parcels to your customers in time for Christmas.
Sending cut-off dates to target delivery by Christmas
It's important for your customers to know when to order by so their parcels arrive on time.
Sending before the Christmas cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your parcels to your customers in time for Christmas.
These dates are a helpful guide, but we recommend building in a buffer to allow for your own processing times and any unexpected delays. A little planning now means smoother deliveries later, and happier customers all round.
Shipping within NZ
To target delivery before Christmas Day, we recommend your items are sent by the dates below.
| We recommend you send by: | |
|---|---|
| Express & Express Tonight* | Thursday 24 December |
| Courier (overnight) | Tuesday 22 December |
| Courier Economy | Friday 18 December |
| Domestic mail | Thursday 17 December |
| Oversize by Fliway | Wednesday 9 December |
| Oversize by Fliway business delivery (Inter-Island) | Friday 11 December |
| Oversize by Fliway business delivery (Same Island) | Tuesday 15 December |
Recommended sending dates may change. Please see our domestic delivery updates for changes to scheduled deliveries.
Rural & Dangerous Goods items: When sending parcels to rural locations, or sending parcels that contain dangerous goods, please allow up to an additional 3 working days for delivery.
* Express Tonight: Sending in and between Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch only. Target: same-day evening delivery, 6-9pm, Monday to Friday.
International sending dates
Cut-off dates are not currently available. Check back soon for further updates.
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