Here's the current disruption to the NZ Post network as of October 31, 2025.
Domestic delivery updates
There are no significant delays in the network.
International delivery updates
Sending overseas: Parcels may experience delays — typically one day for all items leaving New Zealand, and up to 4 days for shipments to Canada.
Receiving from overseas: Parcel deliveries are not experiencing significant delays.
Additional resources for the latest information:
US and US territories sending restrictions
Some delivery services to the United States and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) have resumed. This update follows the removal of the duty-free threshold, meaning that from 29 August (EST), all items entering the US are subject to duties and taxes, regardless of their value.
There are new regulations to comply with when sending to the US or US territories. See here for more information.
Upcoming Public Holidays – Delivery Schedule
Marlborough Anniversary Day Delivery Schedule
No pickups or deliveries will occur in the region observing Marlborough Anniversary Day on Monday, 3 November.
Overnight parcels sent on Friday, 31 October with a Saturday delivery ticket for destinations within the region will be delivered on Saturday, 1 November.
Overnight parcels without a Saturday delivery ticket will be processed for delivery starting Tuesday, 4 November.
Courier Economy parcels sent on Friday, 31 October will be processed for delivery from Wednesday, 5 November.
All Perishable items sent into the region must be lodged on Friday, 31 October with a Saturday delivery label to ensure delivery by Saturday, 1 November, before the public holiday.
Perishable items sent without a Saturday delivery label will not be delivered until Tuesday, 4 November.
Canterbury Anniversary Day Delivery Schedule
No pickups or deliveries will occur in the region observing Canterbury Anniversary Day on Friday, 14 November.
Overnight parcels sent on Thursday, 13 November with a Saturday delivery ticket for destinations within the region will be delivered on Saturday, 15 November.
Courier Economy parcels sent on Thursday, 13 November will be processed for delivery starting Tuesday, 18 November.
Perishable items sent on Wednesday, 12 November will be targeted for delivery by Thursday, 13 November, ahead of the public holiday.