Our Courier Partners
Explore our trusted courier partners — from nationwide delivery to international freight. Through partnerships with NZ Post, Aramex, DHL and Fliway, iShipping connects you to fast, reliable delivery solutions across New Zealand and around the world.
NZ Post
Founded 1840 · HQ Wellington · New Zealand's widest delivery network
Company Background
New Zealand Post (NZ Post) is the country's national postal and logistics provider, founded in 1840 and headquartered in Wellington. As the longest-established courier service, NZ Post operates New Zealand's widest network — covering every city, town and remote Rural area — delivering dependable postal and parcel services to individuals, businesses and e-commerce sellers.
Service Coverage & Types
- Domestic: Standard tracked parcels, express courier and same-day services, delivering to any address nationwide, including remote areas.
- International: Economy, International Courier and Express services connecting dozens of countries — suited to cross-border e-commerce and personal international shipping. The Australia e-commerce line co-launched by iShipping and NZ Post is especially popular with merchants for its very low price and fast delivery.
- Postal: Traditional postal products including envelope formats (DLE, C5, etc.), registered mail and PO Box delivery.
Size & Weight Limits (Parcels)
- Max length must not exceed 1.5 m
- Total volume must not exceed 0.125 m³
- Weight up to 25 kg per piece
To meet merchants' needs for large items, NZ Post recently partnered with oversize carrier Fliway to launch Oversize by Fliway — with relaxed limits, selectable directly on the iShipping website:
- Items up to 3 m long
- Total volume up to 0.6 m³
- Weight up to 60 kg per piece
Door Pickup Service
NZ Post supports nationwide door collection through the iShipping platform. Merchants don't need to visit a post office — just place an order online and the system arranges an NZ Post courier to pick up from your door.
Rural Area Service
For remote (Rural) addresses, NZ Post's system automatically detects them, applies a Rural Delivery Surcharge and usually adds 1–2 working days. The iShipping platform flags and displays this automatically.
After-Sales Support
iShipping users placing NZ Post orders who encounter delays, loss or abnormal delivery can contact iShipping support directly; the platform follows up with NZ Post on the user's behalf, saving communication effort and resolving issues faster.
E-commerce Advantages (via iShipping)
- Exclusive NZ Post business-account discounts that significantly cut shipping cost
- Automated order processing: bulk order import and smart address recognition
- Batch label printing, address import and sender-address masking
- Parcel tracking, proof of delivery and delay alerts
- Free eco mailers compatible with NZ Post label specs (business users only)
Aramex (formerly Fastway Couriers)
HQ in the UAE · 70+ countries · Local delivery team
Company Background
Aramex is a global logistics company headquartered in the UAE, operating across 70+ countries. In 2016 it acquired the well-known New Zealand brand Fastway Couriers and integrated it into its global network. Aramex New Zealand keeps a local service team and combines international resources to offer flexible, competitively priced domestic courier solutions.
Service Coverage
- Domestic courier: Focused on nationwide inter-city, same-city and regional delivery, supporting both Residential and Business addresses — ideal for everyday consumer goods, pet supplies, apparel and similar e-commerce categories.
- International: Affordable international courier services for cross-border e-commerce sellers and personal international shipping, helping you effectively reach secondary markets.
- Inter-city transport: Nationwide transit and delivery capability, covering Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and surrounding regions.
- Business delivery: Multi-parcel delivery, on-demand pickup and scan tracking — suited to routine shipping for small and mid-sized businesses.
Size & Weight Limits
- Max length: 2.4 m
- Max volume: 0.2 m³
- Max weight: 25 kg per piece
- Oversize parcels can be switched to Fliway via iShipping
Door Pickup Service
After ordering through iShipping, Aramex provides free weekday door collection with no minimum — single-piece pickup supported, both scheduled and on-demand.
Delivery Times
- Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and other main cities: 1–2 working days
- Remote or rural areas: 2–3 working days
- Covers most of New Zealand; a few areas may take longer
After-Sales Support
For Aramex parcels booked through iShipping that face pickup, delay or abnormal-status issues, contact Aramex support directly. For claims (damage, loss), iShipping helps liaise with Aramex official channels to speed up handling.
E-commerce Advantages (via iShipping)
- Exclusive business discount rates, below the official website or in-store prices
- Same-city shipping from just $4.2 (incl. GST)
- Accepts large, light parcels — great for full-box e-commerce orders like pet food and toiletries
- Batch label printing, address import and sender-address masking
- iShipping provides Aramex-compatible eco mailers, free for business users
DHL Express
Since 1969 · HQ Bonn, Germany · 220+ countries and territories
Company Overview
DHL Express is a world-leading international courier, part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group, headquartered in Bonn, Germany. Since its founding in 1969, DHL now operates in 220+ countries and territories, running one of the widest and most efficient international logistics networks.
Service Coverage & Advantages
- Global document & parcel express: Ship documents, certificates, samples, electronics, commercial invoices and other compliant goods with door-to-door direct delivery.
- Fast transit guarantee: Documents from New Zealand to the US, UK, Australia or China typically arrive within three working days — far faster than traditional postal channels.
- Flexible pickup: Free nationwide door pickup across New Zealand, including collections from government offices (Immigration NZ, embassies, visa centres) for passports, approvals and visa materials.
Special Features
- Battery items allowed: Legitimately ship items with built-in lithium batteries (phones, laptops, handheld devices) with accurate declaration.
- Real-time tracking: Complete status updates with SMS and email notifications.
- Professional customs team: Dedicated customs-clearance teams in major countries to speed up clearance of important items.
Size & Weight Limits
- Recommended weight: ≤ 70 kg per piece (beyond this, book freight service)
- Recommended size: each side ≤ 1.2 m (oversize items incur a surcharge)
- Charged by actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater. DHL international volumetric divisor: L × W × H ÷ 5000
E-commerce & Business Advantages of DHL via iShipping
- Business discounts of up to 70% off DHL's official rates
- Global discount rates to every country and territory
- Bulk order import, auto-filled customs declarations and automatic label printing
- Especially suited to important documents, immigration files, business contracts and visa applications
- Full-process iShipping support: ordering guidance, delay follow-up, tracking and lost-parcel claims assistance
Fliway
Since 1977 · HQ Auckland · A leading NZ integrated logistics company
Company Background
Fliway is a leading New Zealand integrated logistics company, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Auckland. Fliway specialises in commercial oversize freight, warehousing and distribution, and nationwide line-haul transport — long serving the furniture, building materials, electronics and industrial-equipment sectors with professional consignment and tail-lift delivery.
Service Coverage & Advantages
- Nationwide delivery: Covers all major New Zealand cities and regional centres, delivering to both residential and commercial addresses.
- Oversize freight: Handles pallets, boxed goods, furniture and other cargo beyond standard courier dimensions.
- Tailored delivery options: Flexible options including tail-lift vehicles, booked delivery and dedicated-line transport — suited to clients needing ground delivery or warehouse coordination.
Example Shippable Items
- Flat-pack furniture (IKEA-style packaging)
- Large electronics (TVs, office equipment, display cabinets)
- Industrial consumables and spare parts
- Pallet transport (for 1–6 pallet small/medium wholesale shipments)
Pickup & Packaging Requirements
Yes — Fliway can arrange booked door pickup. After reserving through the iShipping platform and completing packing, the system coordinates a Fliway collection. Accurate volume and weight details are required.
- All goods must be properly packed — boxed, shrink-wrapped or palletised — for safe handling
- Palletised cargo should use standard-size pallets and be securely fastened
Size & Weight Limits
No limits — if a truck can load it, it can be transported.
Advantages via iShipping
- Enjoy merchant-preferred rates without your own commercial account
- Book Fliway door collection directly from the iShipping dashboard
- Automation tools for shipment management, order sync and label printing
- After-sales issues handled for you — iShipping liaises with Fliway, saving time and effort
Who It's For
- Furniture e-commerce sellers
- Suppliers of large auto and marine parts
- Large electrical-equipment suppliers
- Factories, wholesalers and frequent oversize shippers