NZ Post tracking
NZ Post is the New Zealand postal operator, handling domestic delivery and the final mile for inbound international parcels.
Tracking number format
Two letters + 9 digits + NZ, or 13 alphanumeric characters
RR123456789NZ
CourierPost uses its own alphanumeric references for domestic express.
How long does delivery take?
2-5 days domestically
Distance from major origin markets means inbound international transit is among the longest of any developed market.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- Biosecurity inspection applies as in Australia and can hold parcels containing organic material for several days.
Also known as
New Zealand Post · CourierPost
Marketplaces that ship with NZ Post
If you ordered from one of these, your parcel may well be travelling with NZ Post even though the seller never said so.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a NZ Post tracking number look like?
- Two letters + 9 digits + NZ, or 13 alphanumeric characters. CourierPost uses its own alphanumeric references for domestic express.
- How long does NZ Post take to deliver?
- 2-5 days domestically. Distance from major origin markets means inbound international transit is among the longest of any developed market.
- Why has my NZ Post tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a NZ Post parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.