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NZPost Network Update

19 December 2024. Service disruptions and network update for NZPost

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Here's the current disruption to the NZ Post network as of the 19th of December 2024.

Domestic delivery updates

The expanded processing and delivery teams are working diligently, handling volumes that have far exceeded forecasts and reaching record numbers of parcels within the network. As a result, some parcels may experience delivery up to 2 working days in certain areas across the country.

International delivery updates

  • Sending overseas

The Auckland Processing Centre is experiencing significantly higher-than-forecast volumes, leading to delays of up to 4 days for all Economy and Courier items being shipped internationally.

  • Receiving from overseas

There is a 1-day delay in Commercial Inbound processing.

Upcoming Public Holidays Delivery Schedule

Christmas and New Year Delivery Times

Christmas

There will be no pickups or deliveries on December 22, December 25, and December 26.

  • Overnight parcels sent on December 20, with a Saturday delivery ticket, will be prioritized for delivery on December 21.

  • Overnight parcels sent on December 20, without a Saturday delivery ticket will be processed for delivery starting December 23.

  • Economy parcels sent on December 20, will be processed for delivery starting December 27.

The final sending dates for delivery within NZ by Christmas Day are as follows:

  • Economy: December 18

  • Overnight: December 20

  • Express: December 23

New Year

There will be no pickups or deliveries on December 29, January 1, and January 2, 2025.

  • Overnight parcels sent on December 27, with a Saturday delivery ticket, will be prioritized for delivery on December 28.

  • Overnight parcels sent on December 27, without a Saturday delivery ticket will be processed for delivery starting December 30.

  • Overnight parcels sent on December 31, will be prioritized for delivery on January 3, 2025.

  • Economy parcels sent on December 27, will be processed for delivery starting January 3, 2025.

  • Economy parcels sent on December 31, will be processed for delivery starting January 7, 2025.

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