NZ Post - International Courier
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Topic: NZ Post - International Courier
Posted By: kriss
Subject: NZ Post - International Courier
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 2:02pm
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Hiya
Has anyone used NZ post to send a package overseas? I have a small but fragile gift I want to send to Perth, and I would like it to get there in one piece. Is NZ post worth a shot, or can anyone recommend a courier company just for this once off? It's really important to me that it arrives safely and before the end of this month. TIA  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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 Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: busyissy
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 2:22pm
| I have had so many things lost or stolen by NZ post. If you do go with them make sure it is trackable. Otherwise try somewhere like Fedex. |
Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 2:25pm
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Oh no, that sux! That's what I was worried about too. Hmm..
I googled courier companies and it seemed as though you need an account with them and I just wanted to send this as a one-off, but will have a look at Fedex thanks Saffron  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: sweetpea
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 2:53pm
| I have used NZ Post and they are fine just make sure yor package is well wrapped and use a tracking ticket too. Most parcels are insured anyway |
Posted By: kriss
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 3:03pm
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Okay, I will definitely send it track & trace.
Is it okay to package it up and label it all myself to send, or must I send it in an actual NZ post bag? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Little Angel, April 10
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 3:27pm
| You can use your own packaging I think. Fedex do allow for one off deliveries as well. I'm sure NZ post will be fine though, I've never had a problem. |
Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 3:33pm
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I wouldn't personally use NZpost again... we sent a package to my parents-in-law in Italy for Xmas... it never arrived, despite the fact that DF's father is retired and his Nonna is always home as well. We just received a letter saying that the package is back in NZ and we have to pay $70 to collect it after forking out $90 to send it in the first place!
I think their service is absolutely crap.. My in-laws didn't even get some sort of card-to-call to let them know that they had attempted to deliver the package.. In saying that, I would go with Fedex.. a friend used them and said everything was great |
Posted By: ShelliN
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 4:23pm
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Hi there.. My husband is a courier with NZ Couriers and they do international pickups/deliveries through TNT Couriers. You could always give them a call and see what they offer - We have had a lot of freight through from overseas thru TNT and have never had any claims for damages etc...
Just another option for you. Good luck ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: hannibal
Date Posted: 13 March 2009 at 5:15pm
| DHL maybe? |