Thread: Importing parts - shipping question?

I'd like to import some parts and am looking for info on what shipping companies to use, or how to handle shipping once the package reaches the NZ border. After the law changes I remember there being huge issues with NZ post abandoning anything firearm related at the Auckland sorting depot and telling people to sort it out themselves. I'm assuming NZ post is still doing this?


1) Am I correct in understanding that NZ Post won't carry the parts once they arrive in NZ, despite holding a contract with the sending company to complete shipments on their behalf?
- Calling NZ post didn't help. They couldn't understand the difference between a firearm and parts for a firearm and couldn't clarify why the website had conflicting information or what it meant.
- NZ post's website is no help. They list firearms parts as prohibited and can't be mailed at all, then say it's fine to mail them as long as it's properly packaged:

Firearms parts (excludes ammunition) | Prohibited item | Can be sent only if packaged to withstand transport and handling

2) How have you handled international shipping post-law changes? Canada post is affordable and reliable, whereas Fedex and UPS charge insane amounts for the same shipping, but on the NZ end it's an unknown for me now.

All good on exporting from origin country, import paperwork here etc, just unsure on any new shipping issues that might exist and want to get it right.