Here's the current disruption to the NZ Post network as of October 08, 2026.

Domestic delivery updates

There are currently no significant delays in the network

International delivery updates

Sending Overseas: Services to Iran and Israel remain suspended. Delays continue to impact shipments destined for Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.

Receiving from Overseas: No significant delays are currently impacting parcel deliveries.

EU Business Shipments: From 13 August 2026, Economy and Courier services will resume to selected EU destinations for business shipments, excluding Austria. Learn more.

Additional resources for the latest information:

• MetService Weather Warnings and Watches

• Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency: Road Closures

• Civil Defence: National Emergency Management Agency

Upcoming Public Holidays Delivery Schedule

The carrier has advised that its Customer Care Centre phoneline will be closed on Monday, 26 October, in observance of Labour Day. Customers can still submit enquiries online during this period. Normal operating hours will resume at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, 27 October.

Labour Day – Monday, 26 October

The carrier has confirmed that no pickups or deliveries will take place nationwide on Labour Day.

• Overnight parcels sent on Friday, 23 October, with a Saturday delivery label will be processed for delivery on Saturday, 24 October.

• Overnight parcels sent on Friday, 23 October, without a Saturday delivery label will be processed for delivery from Tuesday, 27 October.

• Economy parcels sent on Friday, 23 October, will be processed for delivery from Wednesday, 28 October.

• Perishable items sent on Friday, 23 October, must have a Saturday delivery label to be delivered by Saturday, 24 October, before the public holiday. Items without a Saturday delivery label will not be attempted until Tuesday, 27 October.

Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day – Friday, 23 October

The carrier has advised that no pickups or deliveries will take place in the Hawke's Bay region on Friday, 23 October, in observance of Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day.

• Overnight parcels sent within the Hawke's Bay region on Thursday, 22 October, will be processed for delivery on Saturday, 24 October.

• Economy parcels sent within the Hawke's Bay region on Thursday, 22 October, will be processed for delivery from Wednesday, 28 October.

• Perishable items destined for the region must be sent on Wednesday, 21 October, to be delivered by Thursday, 22 October, before the public holiday. Perishable items sent after this date will not be attempted until Tuesday, 27 October.

US and US territories sending restrictions

New guidelines now apply for shipments to the United States and Puerto Rico. With the removal of the duty-free threshold, all items are now subject to duties and taxes.

See here for more information.