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New Zealand Address Format

How to write an address in New Zealand: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a New Zealand address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1123 Example Street
  2. 2Wellington 6011
  3. 3New Zealand

Postal code: Postcode

Correct example

123 Example Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand

New Zealand postcodes are four digits and usually follow the suburb or city.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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