If you're sending a one-off parcel, you don't have to set up an account. Read more about how to send a one-off parcel below.
In this article
- How to send an item in a box without an account
- How to send an item in an Express Pack without an account
- What ticket/s do I use and how many?
- Ticket prices
- Express pack/satchel prices
How to send an item in a box without an account
- Package your item in a sturdy box
- Clearly write the delivery address and receivers details on the box
- Apply the relevant ticket(s) to the box - these can be purchased at your local branch
- Drop the parcel off to your local branch
How to send an item in an Express Pack without an account
- Go to your local branch - we recommend checking your local branch has the product you need before going
- Purchase the Express Pack that best suits your item
- Clearly write the delivery address and receivers details on the pack
- Leave the parcel at our branch to be processed
Please note: If you are wanting a Saturday delivery, or you are sending it to a residential or rural address you will need to apply the relevant ticket(s).
Which ticket/s do I use and how many do I need?
- Go to the Ticket Calculator tool
- Enter the From - To information and click Next
- Enter the weight and dimensions for your parcel, apply any additional services needed and click Next
- Under tickets required to send this item, you will see the number of tickets needed e.g. 2 Shorthaul tickets
Example of how to calculate the ticket/s you need
Price of Tickets - used for boxed items
Single ticket prices differ from ongoing account pricing
The prices listed here are for single tickets intended for one-off sends and do not represent prices to send a volume of parcels ongoing with a New Zealand Couriers account.
| Ticket Type |
Price (each) |
Amount of tickets to be used |
| Local Delivery |
$11.50 |
1 ticket per 0.1m3 or 25kg |
| Outer Area |
$12.00 |
1 ticket per 0.025m3 or 15kg |
| Shorthaul |
$15.00 |
1 ticket per 0.025m3 or 15kg |
| Longhaul |
$21.00 |
1 ticket per 0.025m3 or 5kg |
| Inter-Island |
$38.00 |
1 ticket per 0.025m3 or 5kg |
| Rural Delivery |
$8.00 |
1 ticket per 0.075m3 or 15kg |
| Saturday Delivery |
$8.00 |
1 ticket per item |
| Residential Delivery |
$3.50 |
1 ticket per item |
| R18 - Restricted Delivery |
$6.80 |
1 ticket per item |
Please refer to the Ticket Calculator for a more accurate representation of how many tickets are to be used on a single one-off send
Price of Express Packs - used for small items
All Express Packs can be sent locally, regionally, or nationally at the below price unless you are wanting a Saturday delivery, or you are sending it to a residential or rural address.
Express packs used for Saturday, Residential or Rural services require an extra ticket relevant to that service.
| Pack Type | Size | Dimensions | Price (each) |
| E11 | DLE | 225mm x 115mm | $12.00 |
| E20 | A5 | 260mm x 190mm | $12.00 |
| E25b | A5+ | 280mm x 210mm | $13.50 |
| E40 | A4 | 325mm x 235mm | $14.00 |
| E50 | Foolscap | 390mm x 280mm | $17.50 |
| E60 | A3 | 415mm x 360mm | $19.00 |
| PP | A3+ | 440mm x 450mm | $29.00 |
| E10 (Greenpac) | DLE | 225mm x 115mm | $12.00 |
| DP (Greenpac) | A4+ | 379mm x 260mm | $13.50 |
Express pack availability varies between branches
Not all our branches stock all products so please check with your local branch if they have the pack you are needing. The prices listed here are for single express packs and singles can only be purchased at one of our branches.