Delivery timeframes
At Trade Aid, we offer delivery service across New Zealand. Isolated regions should expect extended delivery times.
International customers are welcome to place orders for delivery to a New Zealand address.
Christchurch and greater Christchurch
Delivery schedule: 1-2 working days
South Island
Delivery schedule: 1-3 working days
North Island
Delivery schedule: 3-5 working days
Rural
Delivery schedule: Please allow an additional 2 working days
In unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather conditions, there may be delays in the delivery of your order.
During seasonal periods of high volume orders (e.g. Christmas), delivery of your order may take a little longer than usual.
Tracking
Our customer tracking feature is currently in development. If you have any concerns about your order delivery, contact us at customerservice@tradeaid.org.nz.
Thank you for your patience!
Shipping rates for retail customers
Orders for our retail customers over $100 are freight free*
* This shipping rate applies for retail customers. Orders $100 and over that have large or heavy items may require a freight charge. We will advise by email or phone after you have placed your order if a higher delivery charge is required. We will not send the goods without your approval of this higher rate.
We have a flat shipping rate of $7.50 for orders under $100*
* This shipping rate applies for retail customers. Orders that have large or heavy items may require an additional freight charge. We will advise by email or phone when you place your order if a higher delivery charge is required. We will not send the goods without your approval of this higher rate.
Freight charges are in New Zealand dollars and include GST, this covers all handling and delivery charges. All of our orders are sent via courier to valid New Zealand addresses. We cannot deliver to Post Office Boxes or Private Boxes.
Shipping Rates for wholesale web customers
For wholesale orders, our delivery charges for orders less than $150 are set at a standard price to cover the majority of purchases. We operate this as a simple cost recovery exercise. Our freight and handling cost for these purchases is a simple $6.95+GST. For orders over $150 a calculated freight amount is added to your order which is 5.5% of the sub-total amount before GST. Freight charges are added to your order before you make payment and are visible during the checkout process.
Higher charges will apply for large/heavy items and also for deliveries to rural and remote areas. We will advise you by phone or email when you place your order if a higher delivery charge is required. We will not send the goods without your approval of this higher rate.
The delivery company used is dependent on your delivery location and the size of the items ordered. Under normal circumstances your order will be dispatched within 2 days and arrive within a week. Please note that your order may be sent in more than one parcel. If only one has arrived and you expect more do not sign as received, add STI (subject to inspection) with your signature to show you do not know if it is all there. Dispatch and delivery days are Monday to Friday.
Need help?
If you have questions about our freight costs or any freight issues, please contact our Customer Service team.
Call us on +64 3 385 3535 or freephone 0508 TRADE AID (872 332) (Office Hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm)
Send us an email customerservice@tradeaid.org.nz