Parcelwings Has Merged with NZ Post — What’s the Best Move for Small Businesses?

2025-06-27

Parcelwings Has Merged with NZ Post

— What’s the Best Move for Small Businesses?

As of 30 June 2025, the Parcelwings platform will officially shut down. Existing users will be automatically moved to NZ Post’s My NZ Post Business system.

While this change consolidates NZ Post’s logistics services, it also signals a major shift in how small and medium-sized eCommerce sellers manage their shipping — and it raises an important question:

Is the default path really the best one?

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Why My NZ Post Business May Not Suit Small eCommerce Sellers

NZ Post has offered a transition plan that allows former Parcelwings users to continue at their current rates until mid-2026. But for many small eCommerce businesses — especially those using Shopify, TradeMe, or WooCommerce — the new system may not be the most practical choice.

Designed for larger businesses:

The My NZ Post Business platform was built with high-volume corporate customers in mind. Its features powerful for advanced users, but unnecessarily complex for small teams with limited logistics resources.

Single courier, no flexibility:

Unlike Parcelwings or third-party platforms, NZ Post’s system doesn’t allow rate comparisons or switching between couriers. Businesses looking to optimise for price, delivery speed, or parcel size are locked into a one-size-fits-all model — with fewer options and less control.

Price increases are already happening:

NZ Post commercial courier rates have increased multiple times over the past two years. While current users are temporarily protected, there’s no guarantee future costs won’t rise significantly after the transition period ends.

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iShipping: A Smarter Alternative for eCommerce Shippers

Rather than following the default path, many former Parcelwings users are now switching to iShipping — a courier management platform designed specifically for growing online businesses in New Zealand.

All-in-One Courier Access

Compare and ship with NZ Post, Aramex, DHL, and Fliway — all from one platform.

Enjoy savings of up to 40% with our discounted shipping rates.

Flexible, Hassle-Free Setup

No contracts, Just pay as you go

We’ll migrate your address book, shipping templates, and order settings for free.

Built for Growing Online Businesses

Sync orders from Shopify, TradeMe, and WooCommerce. Manage shipments in one place with full tracking and 7-day local support — designed for busy e-commerce sellers.

Instant Booking for Large Parcels

Send items up to 60kg and 0.6m³ with ease — no special request needed. Book directly through our platform in seconds.

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Final Thoughts

The end of the Parcelwings platform marks a turning point in how New Zealand businesses manage fulfilment. For many sellers, especially those prioritising cost control and operational flexibility, iShipping offers a better alternative. Backed by NZ Post and other major couriers, iShipping delivers the tools, transparency, and support small eCommerce sellers need to scale — without the complexity or restrictions of a one-size-fits-all solution.

👉 Ready to make the switch? Sign up for free and move your shipping operations forward — in just a few clicks.