NZ Post Domestic
Overview
NZ Post is one of New Zealand’s most established and widely recognised courier networks, with over 170 years of delivery experience. Known for their strong residential and rural reach, NZ Post is a popular option for businesses that need consistent, nationwide coverage with support for unique service types like perishables, fragile goods, and R18 deliveries.
Why Choose NZ Post Domestic
through GoSweetSpotWhen you book NZ Post through GoSweetSpot, you gain access to their extensive network and specialised delivery options—paired with the power of our automated platform. From smart label creation to satchel rate optimisation and reporting, GoSweetSpot makes using NZ Post simple, streamlined, and scalable.
Key Features
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No residential delivery surcharge, making it ideal for B2C businesses
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Rural delivery and pickup supported (rural delivery surcharge applies, rural pickups do not)
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Supports GoSweetSpot satchels with flat nationwide pricing by size
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Smart pricing logic—if a satchel is cheaper to send as a box, the system automatically applies the lower cost
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Integrated with GoSweetSpot’s platform for bookings, label printing, tracking, and reporting
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Strong residential and rural delivery performance across NZ
Services
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Nationwide standard parcel delivery
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Residential and rural delivery
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Saturday delivery (in selected areas)
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Approved services for perishable items
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Delivery options for R18/age-restricted goods
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Support for fragile/jewellery items with special handling
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Supports box and satchel freight
Restrictions and Parcel Requirements
NZ Post parcels must not exceed 25kg in weight or 0.125m³ in volume. While they deliver to and collect from rural addresses, a rural delivery surcharge applies, but no surcharge applies for rural collections. NZ Post does not accept Dangerous Goods (DG) through GoSweetSpot. R18, fragile, and perishable items can be sent with prior approval and appropriate packaging.
Additional Services
NZ Post supports Saturday deliveries and allows approved shipments of fragile items, jewellery, perishables, and age-restricted (R18) goods. All claims for lost or damaged items are handled directly by GoSweetSpot on behalf of customers using NZ Post services.
