iShipping Feature Update: Smarter Address Validation, Faster Returns & Enhanced Privacy
As eCommerce logistics evolves in New Zealand, accurate address recognition, return efficiency, and sender privacy are becoming increasingly important. To meet these needs, iShipping has rolled out several new features, including support for Māori language addresses, one-click return label generation, sender address masking, and manual confirmation for eCommerce order addresses.
1. Māori Address Support – Improved Accuracy
Many New Zealand addresses contain macron vowels (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) from the Māori language. However, traditional validation systems like NZPost API often fail to recognize them properly.
iShipping now supports full Māori character address recognition by auto-converting these characters during validation and restoring them post-verification.
Example: Tāmaki Makaurau → Tamaki Makaurau (verified) → restored → order accepted ✔️
2. One-Click Return Label Creation
To simplify the return process, iShipping now allows merchants to generate return labels in seconds:
- Click "Create Return" directly from the order list
- Pre-filled sender and receiver info
- Download or send the return label instantly
3. Sender Address Masking – Enhanced Privacy
For merchants who prefer not to reveal their full address (e.g. dropshippers or 3PL users), iShipping now offers the Hide Sender Address feature:
- Only necessary routing details appear on the parcel label
- Full address remains in the system for tracking
- Ideal for third-party shipping and white-label fulfillment
4. Manual Confirmation for eCommerce Order Addresses
To reduce failed deliveries due to address formatting issues, iShipping now supports manual address confirmation during checkout:
- If an address is misformatted or doesn't match NZPost standards, a confirmation screen will prompt the user to adjust
- Clean addresses skip this step automatically
Why Choose iShipping?
- Real-time courier rate comparison: NZPost, Aramex, DHL & more
- Smart address detection & packaging suggestions
- Free biodegradable courier bags for business users
- 7-day responsive local customer support
Start saving time and money today with iShipping – the smarter shipping solution for New Zealand sellers.