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
Shipping to NZ from overseas
Commercial
To target delivery before Christmas Day, your item will need to arrive in New Zealand by the dates below.**
| Flight arrival in NZ | |
|---|---|
| Courier | Sunday 20 December (11am) |
| Economy Inter-Island | Wednesday 16 December (11am) |
| Bulk Mail and Letters | Friday 11 December (11am) |
** These dates are a guide. With large volumes of items being sent during this period, we recommend sending early to ensure your parcels arrive before Christmas.
Shipping from NZ to Australia
To target delivery before Christmas Day, your item will need to enter our network by the dates below:
| Metro Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne | Metro Perth, Adelaide | Rest of ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD | Rest of NT, SA, TAS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Friday 11 December | Wednesday 9 December | Wednesday 9 December | Friday 4 December |
| Courier | Wednesday 16 December | Tuesday 15 December | Monday 14 December | Friday 11 December |
| Courier Select_AU Standard | Tuesday 15 December | Monday 14 December | Monday 14 December | Wednesday 9 December |
| Courier Select_AU Express | Thursday 17 December | Wednesday 16 December | Thursday 17 December | Friday 11 December |
| Express | Friday 18 December | Thursday 17 December | Thursday 17 December | Monday 14 December |
Cut-off dates are targets only. The actual delivery time may vary depending on the specific destination. If delivery is to a remote address, we recommend sending earlier than the above cut-off dates.
Sending from NZ to other overseas destinations
To target delivery before Christmas Day, your item will need to enter our network by the dates below:
| South Pacific | Asia | Canada, Europe & UK | Rest of the world | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Friday 4 December | Tuesday 1 December | Tuesday 1 December | Tuesday 24 November | Monday 7 December |
| Courier | Friday 11 December | Tuesday 8 December | Tuesday 8 December | Friday 4 December | Monday 14 December |
| Courier Select | n/a | Tuesday 8 December (China, Hong Kong, Macau) | n/a | n/a | Thursday 10 December |
| Express | Tuesday 15 December | Friday 11 December | Friday 11 December | Wednesday 9 December | Wednesday 16 December |
Cut-off dates are targets only. The actual delivery time may vary depending on the specific destination. If delivery is to a remote address, we recommend sending earlier than the above cut-off dates.
'Tis the season to prepare early
Large business? We’ve put together a checklist to follow, so you can ensure your business is ready for the busy shopping season.