Send a Parcel To New Zealand Fast - DHL Courier Delivery
Although situated in the Pacific Ocean, sending a parcel to New Zealand or even Australia is no problem for DHL. It is now as easy to send a parcel to New Zealand as it is to send a package to somewhere in the UK.
How to send a parcel to New Zealand
Sending a parcel to New Zealand can be done through a DHL Service Point which can be found using the store locator. Once you’ve found your nearest store, pop-in and choose a FREE box to package your items in. Finally, complete your label, pay and send your parcel in-store.
Alternatively, you can arrange a collection from a location of your choice such as your home or business address. Complete your parcels details online, pay and once your courier has collected it you can track your parcel using our track a parcel tool. Arranging a collection can be done through DHLitNow or DHL by Phone.
Cost to sends a parcel to New Zealand
Parcel shipping prices to New Zealand vary depending on the service you choose. These prices can be found using our online quote tool. Our cheapest option is via a DHL Service Point, however if you are looking for ease, booking a courier collection through DHLitNow or DHL by Phone costs slightly more.
How long does it take to send a parcel to New Zealand from the UK?
Without taking into consider customs delays, you can hope to see your parcel delivered within 3-4 working days through our express delivery service.
New Zealand parcel restrictions
DHL has a list of prohibited items that cannot be sent for carriage, please see what you can and can’t send. Although very similar, New Zealand has a few extra items which can be found using their customs website.
- 1 January, Monday - New Year's Day
- 2 January, Tuesday - Day after New Year's Day
- 22 January, Monday - Wellington Anniversary Day
- 29 January, Monday - Auckland Anniversary Day
- 29 January, Monday - Nelson Anniversary Day
- 6 February, Tuesday - Waitangi Day
- 11 March, Monday - Taranaki Anniversary Day
- 25 March, Monday - Otago Anniversary Day
- 29 March, Friday - Good Friday
- 1 April, Monday - Easter Monday
- 2 April, Tuesday - Southland Anniversary Day
- 25 April, Thursday - Anzac Day
- 3 June, Monday - King's Birthday
- 28 June, Friday - Matariki
- 23 September, Monday - South Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 25 October, Friday - Hawkes' Bay Anniversary Day
- 28 October, Monday - Labour Day
- 4 November, Monday - Marlborough Anniversary Day
- 15 November, Friday - Canterbury Anniversary Day
- 2 December, Monday - Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
- 2 December, Monday - Westland Anniversary Day
- 25 December, Wednesday - Christmas Day
- 26 December, Thursday - Boxing Day
- New Zealand is a similar size to the UK, but only has a population of 4 million compared to the 66 million in the UK
- No matter where you are in New Zealand, you are always only a maximum of 79 miles from the sea
- Sign language is an official language of New Zealand alongside English and Maori
- New Zealand exports around $79 billion of goods including dairy products, meat, logs and wood products and fruit. These are exported to its main export partners including China with 20%, Australia with 17% and the EU with 11% of the total
- New Zealand imports around $76 billion of goods including vehicles and aircraft, machinery and equipment and petroleum. These are imported from partner countries such as the EU with 18%, Australia with 16% and China with 15% of the total
