ECONOMY
Most cost-effective option for parcels, letters & documents
3-13 working day delivery with tracking and signature on delivery as add-ons.
ECONOMY
Most cost-effective option for parcels, letters & documents
3-13 working day delivery with tracking and signature on delivery as add-ons.
Send up to 2kg
(Add-on available up to 20kg)
Cover up to $250 NZD
(Additional cover available)
Send to 220 destinations
Courier pickup available for parcels
Sending options for parcels & documents
Economy
International sending (excluding US)
- Send up to 2kg
- Standard Cover up to NZD$500 available
US and Puerto Rico sending*
- Use Economy Delivered Duty Paid service
Economy Tracked
International sending (excluding US)
- Send up to 2kg
- Optional Additional Cover up to NZD$500 available
- Tracking available
US and Puerto Rico sending*
- Use Economy Tracked Delivered Duty Paid service
Economy Plus
International sending (excluding US)
- Send items up to 20kg
- Cover up to NZD$250, optional additional cover up to NZD$2,000 available
- Tracking available
US and Puerto Rico sending*
- Use Economy Plus Delivered Duty Paid service
* US and Puerto Rico sending is currently only available to on-account customers, sending via My NZ Post Business is currently on hold.
Pricing for letters
Letters and Documents sent overseas are not subject to duty and tax assessment.
| Size | Max weight | Australia and South Pacific | Rest of the world |
| Aerogrammes and postcards 130mm x 235mm |
10g | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Medium 130mm x 235mm x 5mm |
100g | $4.00 | $4.70 |
| Large 165mm x 235mm x 10mm |
200g | $4.70 | $5.50 |
| Oversize 260mm x 385mm x 10mm |
200g | $5.50 | $7.60 |
All prices shown in the table are GST inclusive and may vary in store. Items that don't fit in the maximum dimensions and weight are classified as parcels.
NZ Post also offers an Economy Bulk International Letters service, designed for business account customers who want to send bulk letters and documents internationally. To get started, send an inquiry to our team.
More information
The pricing for parcels sent via Economy international services depends on the destination, weight and size of the item. The pricing for sending via Economy international services is charged by the actual weight and the chargeable weight is rounded up to the next 50g.
Pricing charged in-store may vary.
Maximum limit on sending value, standard cover and additional cover
| Maximum sending value allowed | Maximum standard cover | Maximum Additional cover | |
| Economy | $250 | $250 | N/A |
| Economy Tracked | $500 | $250 | $500 |
| Economy Plus | $2,000 | $250 | $2,000 |
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Economy and Economy Tracked
| Parcels | ||||
| Maximum length + width + depth per item | Maximum length of any side per item | Minimum dimensions per item | Minimum chargeable weight per item | Maximum weight per item* |
| 900mm | 600mm | 105 x 148mm | 100g | 2kg |
| Rolls and tubes | |||
| Maximum length + (diameter x 2) per item | Maximum length per item | Minimum chargeable weight per item | Maximum weight per item* |
| 1,040mm | 900mm | 100g | 2kg |
* Maximum weight for items being sent to the United Kingdom by Economy Tracked is 5kg.
Economy Plus
| Max length + girth | Max. Length of any side | Min chargeable weight | Maximum weight |
| 2m | 1.05m | 2kgs | 20kgs |
The below information is for sending internationally.
Customs
More about customs documentation
Export invoices and export entries
- A copy of the commercial invoice or an Export Invoice (NCPI025) (PDF - 49KB), if your parcel is being sent as part of a commercial transaction.
- A completed Export Entry (for items valued over NZ$1,000). NZ Post can complete this on your behalf for an additional cost.
Attaching documents to parcels
If you have documentation, such as shipping labels (including electronic labels and manual consignment notes, invoices, or other certificates) that are not adhesive, you will need to put them into a clear plastic pouch and attach it securely to your parcel. Please ensure the shipping label is facing out. You can get clear pouches at NZ Post retail outlets or at our online shop
Send to the US with Delivered Duty Paid services
Parcels must have shipping labels created via NZ Post electronic lodgement tools, such as Parcel Label V3 or eShip, instead of using manual consignment notes.
When creating labels, you will be required to provide a specific and detailed description of goods and Country of Origin for your items. We strongly recommend you look up the 10-digit HS tariff codes from The Harmonised Tariff Schedule of the United States for each of your items.
- World Zones - Find out the worldwide delivery coverage and timeframes.
- International delivery network update - Be informed of the latest updates on affected delivery times or items we temporarily cannot accept.
- Prohibited and restricted items - Ensure your item is safe to send by checking our prohibited and restricted items information.
- Cover and compensation - Find out if you’ll be compensated if your item goes missing or gets damaged and how much you may be entitled to, subject to your compliance with our terms and conditions.
- How to package an item
- How to address mail
The standard terms and conditions of the products and services offered by New Zealand Post Limited, including information on the extent of our liability, are set out in the Public Contract and the Postal Users' Guide. They are also available for reference at PostShop stores and selected New Zealand Post retail outlets.
Delivery Targets
For the purposes of delivery targets, the day in which the item is accepted by us is day zero. If you post an item, or hand it over the counter in a New Zealand Post retail outlet after that day’s final clearance, or on Saturday or Sunday, day zero will be the next working day.
You can expect that items will usually arrive at their destination within the delivery target specified. Because New Zealand Post does not directly control all parts of the delivery chain, we cannot guarantee that your item will always reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to areas outside major cities, or where your item is dutiable or held in Customs, may take longer. For information on our delivery targets for international destinations, view our guide to World Zones.
Required postage
The required postage is the value of postage required for New Zealand Post to carry the item. Actual price paid may vary instore. The required postage and specifications are subject to change.
Cover for loss or damage, prohibited & restricted items
Before sending mail items, make sure your item is safe to send and will be covered if it goes missing or is damaged. Make sure you read about cover for loss or damage and prohibited & restricted items.
See our full terms and conditions
Trademarks and notes
International Air is a trade mark of New Zealand Post Limited.