See the public and regional holidays that can affect delivery times.
Public holidays
| Public holiday | 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| Waitangi Day | 7 February |
| Good Friday | 15 April |
| Easter Monday | 18 April |
| ANZAC Day | 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | 6 June |
| Labour Day | 24 October |
| Christmas Day | 25 December - observed 27 December |
| Boxing Day | 26 December |
Anniversary dates
| Region | 2022 Dates |
|---|---|
| Auckland | Monday 31 January |
| Canterbury (South) | Monday 26 September |
| Canterbury | Friday 11 November |
| Chatham Islands | Monday 28 November |
| Hawke’s Bay | Friday 21 October |
| Marlborough | Monday 31 October |
| Nelson | Monday 31 January |
| Otago | Monday 21 March |
| Southland | Tuesday 19 April |
| Taranaki | Monday 14 March |
| Wellington | Monday 24 January |
| Westland | Monday 28 November |
Please allow one to two extra working days for delivery when sending over the above periods.
Delivery targets
Delivery targets are guidelines only and we do not guarantee that your item will reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer. For the purpose of delivery targets, the day in which a mail item is accepted by us is day zero. If you post an item over the counter in a New Zealand Post retail outlet after that day’s final clearance, day zero will be the next working day.
You can expect that items sent overseas will usually arrive at their destination within the timeframe specified for each service. Because we do not directly control all parts of the delivery chain, we cannot guarantee that your items 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.