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Cheapest option to post to NZ?

Hi,

My sister emigrated not long back, to New Zealand.

My mum is asking me what's the cheapest way to post a parcel there - and I guess I'll need to know myself for the future also.

I know it may vary depending on item size, but any recommendations whether for smaller or larger items, as to what type of post or courier to use, would be very welcome.

Many thanks.

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  • boots_babe wrote: »
    Hi,

    My sister emigrated not long back, to New Zealand.

    My mum is asking me what's the cheapest way to post a parcel there - and I guess I'll need to know myself for the future also.

    I know it may vary depending on item size, but any recommendations whether for smaller or larger items, as to what type of post or courier to use, would be very welcome.

    Many thanks.

    For items under 2kg that aren't the size of an elephant then Royal Mail airmail small packets is cheapest.

    Anything over, I use transglobalexpress who will need weight and dimensions of parcel.
  • stormCat99
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    Thank you. Am surprised to find Royal Mail being cheapest though, I always assume they will be on the more expensive side!

    Makes it easier though, than waiting in for a courier collection.

    Thanks.
  • Royal Mail for less than 2kg, Fast lane international or Parcelmonkey for more.
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