KiwiStamp postage stamp
Use KiwiStamp postage stamps to send letters and documents by Standard Post within New Zealand.
A KiwiStamp will always be worth the required postage to send a medium letter on the day it is mailed (currently $2.90). KiwiStamps purchased now can continue to be used even if the required postage changes.
The KiwiStamp can also be used on Large and Oversize letters when sending by Standard Mail, self-wrapped items sent using the Economy service within New Zealand and most international items. You may need to use a combination of KiwiStamps and denominated stamps to make up the required postage.
How much will it cost to send Standard Mail within New Zealand?
| Size | Maximum size (height x length x width) |
Maximum weight incl. envelope | Standard Mail required postage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium (e.g. E9, DLE, DLEE, MaxPop, Cheque Mailer) |
130mm x 235mm x 6mm | 500g | $2.90 (1 x KiwiStamp) |
| Large (e.g. C5) |
165mm x 235mm x 10mm | 500g | $4.20 |
| Oversize (e.g. E35) |
260mm x 385mm x 20mm | 1kg | $5.50 |
How much will it cost to send a letter overseas?
| Size | Maximum size (height x length x width) |
Max weight incl. envelope | Australia and South Pacific | Rest of the world |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aerogramme & Postcards |
130mm x 235mm | 10 g | $2.90 | $2.90 |
| Medium (e.g. E9, DLE, DLEE, MaxPop, Cheque Mailer) |
130mm x 235mm x 5mm | 100 g | $4.00 | $4.70 |
| Large (e.g. C5) |
165mm x 235mm x 10mm | 200 g | $4.70 | $5.50 |
| Oversized (e.g. E35) |
260mm x 385 x x 10mm | 200 g | $5.60 | $7.60 |
Buying KiwiStamps
You can buy KiwiStamps at your local NZ Post store or buy these products online:
Frequently asked questions
KiwiStamps are non-denominated stamps, meaning they do not have a specific value (denomination) on them.
You can use Kiwistamps and other stamps to pay for self-wrapped items sent using the Economy service within New Zealand. Items must weigh less than 3kg and be less than 70mm in height. Tracking isn't available for items paid for with stamps.
Please note you cannot use stamps to pay for items sent via Courier Economy or Courier services (including Signature upgrades).
Yes. Stamps are valid postage on most* international items.
If you want to use denominated stamps to send your international mail items, that’s not a problem. Just make sure you’ve got the right postage amount and that the stamps are firmly fixed to your item.
If you want to use KiwiStamps, that’s fine too - but it's likely that you'll need to use a combination of KiwiStamps and other denominated stamps to make up the exact value of the required postage (as KiwiStamps are worth exactly $2.90). Postage costs for sending items internationally is made up of various components such as weight, size and destination you're sending to. This is unlikely to equal the exact value of multiple KiwiStamps.
* There are some international items that you are unable to pay for using stamps. These include International Economy as well as the majority of our business services (which require the use of a PermitPost impression instead of a stamp). When paying for international parcel services with stamps, you are required to pay the GST on the component of postage that is paid for by stamps.
You can't use KiwiStamps to pay for items sent via Courier Economy or Courier services (including Signature upgrades).
You can't pay for some International items with KiwiStamps, including International Economy as well as the majority of our business services (which require the use of a PermitPost impression instead of a stamp).
When paying for international parcel services with stamps, you are required to pay the GST on the component of postage that is paid for by stamps.
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
Delivery targets are a guide only and we do not guarantee your item will reach its destination within the delivery target. Delivery to and from rural or remote areas may take longer.
Required postage
The required postage is the value of postage required for New Zealand Post to carry the item. Actual price paid may vary in store. 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.
Trademarks and notes
Standard Post and KiwiStamp are trade marks of New Zealand Post Limited.