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2024/25 Christmas & New Year Delivery Schedule
The below shows you when we will be picking up and delivering items over the Christmas and New Year period. Get familiar with our cut-off dates.
Enjoy the best of the Festive Season
During the statutory holidays our branches will be closed, and our couriers will not be working 25th – 26th December 2024 and 1st – 2nd January 2025. For any queries or assistance, please call us on 0800 800 841.
Keeping New Zealand business moving since 1964
5 November is our 60 year anniversary. Thanks to our customers, contractors and staff, past and present.
The code highlighted in yellow is the ticket product code. For the label on the left it is LH.
The number highlighted in red is the ticket number. For the label on the left it is 16025241.
Proud to have been keeping New Zealand business moving since 1964.
Everything you need from your delivery partner
We have a wide range of quick and easy services that can help save you hassle and cost.
ECOMMERCE SHIPPING
Deliver a better Ecommerce Shipping Experience
From shopping cart to doorstep, we’ll get your online distribution and logistics delivering real results for your business.
“Our shoppers consistently tell us how easy it is. The price, the service and how unexpectedly speedy their delivery was. It’s a joy like this that keeps them coming back to shop with us. Getting same-day delivery for our customers is like, wow… this is amazing.“
Damien Green, Director
Brands.co.nz
DOMESTIC SHIPPING
Overnight delivery, all over New Zealand
Across town or across New Zealand, you can rely on us to deliver every time. Fast.
“Having spoken to your team, it became obvious that your team would work through the hurdles with us and make sure we both gained valuable knowledge.“
Geoff Bower, Manager
Kuri City Ltd
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
We help you take your products to the world
Import and export your products all over the world with our International Post and Courier services.
“I sent a box to Queensland, which was collected at 2 pm on 17 October, and my friend tells me she received it on 26 October. She is absolutely blown away by your service. She said using their postal service takes between 6 – 8 weeks! I think your service is brilliant and am very happy.“
Kaye Dragicevich, Writer
MAIL PICKUP & DELIVERY
Your mail run. Done.
Don’t have time to visit your PO Box? We’ll pick up and drop off your business mail for you.
“When I started my business, New Zealand Couriers was the go-to company as I had been using New Zealand Couriers in my former workplace, and I already knew how good they are. We love the quick service to areas, a long distance away. Our service to our customers hinges on the performance of New Zealand Couriers.”
Richard Mascull, Director
Duroweld NZ Ltd.
API INTEGRATION
Automate your supply chain with our API
Our API helps you get real-time shipping data into your business platform and manage your freight where and how you want.
“A couple of years ago, we decided that New Zealand Couriers really needed to change the way in which product was moved. The account management team and operations team were really great to deal with in terms of building that customer solution for us.“
Louise Wood, General Manager of Supply Chain
Sanford
Helping your business Start, Grow and Thrive
Read more of our latest blog posts to see how New Zealand Couriers can help your business.
INTERNATIONAL
Is Australia Your Next Global Adventure?
Nov 09, 2022
8 min read
If you’re thinking about expanding your business into Australia, find out considerations when making the move.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Success Story: Duroweld NZ
Jan 25, 2023
5 min read
Duroweld NZ delivers products globally with the help of New Zealand Couriers’ reliable services.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Guide To Packaging Correctly For Your Customers
Aug 02, 2021
7 min read
Here’s a guide on how to pack your parcels well with the right labels and packaging to reduce damage or delays.
SYSTEM & OPERATIONS
Delivering Critical Supplies and Freight Around New Zealand
May 03, 2023
5 min read
How does New Zealand Couriers manage workflows to deliver critical supplies all around the country with efficiency.
SUSTAINABILITY
Nurturing Children | Pride Lands
Jan 18, 2023
4 min read
Pride Lands and New Zealand Couriers team up for positive school care experience in Wellington.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time taken to get there will vary depending on where your item is being sent from and to.
Local/regional deliveries sent within a town/city/island will be delivered in the next working day by 9:30am and for residential addresses, you should allow up to 5pm. Read more
If you do not have an account, you can send items in an express pack or a box with relevant tickets. You can purchase these tickets or express packs from your local branch. Read more
If a parcel is yet to arrive, it may still be on its way. You can use our online tracking to quickly see where the parcel is in the delivery process. If it is scanned Onboard it’s likely to be delivered soon, there may have just been an unforeseen delay. Read more
As an express courier service provider, we specialise in the rapid delivery of smaller parcels, as opposed to the movement of pallets and other larger freight items performed by general logistics and trucking companies. Our maximum weight is 25kg, and the maximum length is 1.8 meters. Read more
Sustainability
Browse what we’re doing as part of our commitment to sustainability, minimising our environmental footprint and helping our communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL APPROACH
Environmental initiatives we’re undertaking
Our Sustainable Development Goals create a framework for change. We recognise our core business relies on transportation, and as an emissions-intense organisation, we plan to continuously do better.
REDUCING EMISSIONS
Reducing emissions for a better future
As part of our commitment to the environmental future, we are Toitū-certified, and in 2021, our parent company Freightways was named a Top 10 Carbon Reducer by Toitū Envirocare.
REDUCING PLASTICS
Reducing fossil-based virgin plastic use by 70%
As part of our commitment to the environmental future, we are Toitū-certified, and in 2021, our parent company Freightways was named a Top 10 Carbon Reducer by Toitū Envirocare.
COMMUNITY
Helping our communities
The New Zealand Couriers team supports a number of charities by providing logistical support, donations and other valuable services.
MEASURING UP
Committed to a more sustainable world
On an ongoing basis, we measure and track our carbon emissions, allowing us to monitor our progress, assess key areas requiring action and reduce accordingly.
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