Description
With New Zealand Post, you connect the WooCommerce checkout to New Zealand Post shipping quotes, allowing calculate shipping rates in the cart and at checkout using cart data, delivery address and shipping rules configured in the store. This add-on is targeted at those who sell physical products on WooCommerce and need to show more consistent shipping costs before order completion, reducing manual adjustments and doubts about freight charges.
Key Features of New Zealand Post
- Shipping quotes
Calculates shipping amounts using order data and destination. - Checkout integration
Displays delivery methods directly in the purchase flow. - WooCommerce support
Adds shipping options to the store’s native system. - Delivery addresses
Uses customer information to estimate transport costs. - Shipping configuration
Allows adjusting rules based on the store’s operation.
Benefits of New Zealand Post
- Clearer shipping
The customer sees costs before completing the order. - Less manual calculation
The store reduces adjustments made outside the checkout. - More predictable purchase
The final value becomes more transparent during decision. - Aligned operation
Charges better follow the shipping logic used.
Who is New Zealand Post for?
- Those who sell physical products on WooCommerce and ship orders via New Zealand Post.
- Those who need to calculate shipping at checkout based on the customer’s destination.
- Those who want to reduce doubts about shipping costs before payment.
How to Download New Zealand Post
The New Zealand Post is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the file and activate it in the WordPress dashboard. Then configure the shipping options in WooCommerce.
New Zealand Post fits stores that need to treat shipping as part of the sales process, not as a step resolved manually after the order. By bringing the quote to the checkout, the add-on helps keep the shipping charge more consistent, especially for those who work with physical products, varied destinations and need to inform costs before finalization.
Frequently asked questions
Is WooCommerce New Zealand Post GPL-licensed?
Yes. WooCommerce New Zealand Post is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.
Can I use WooCommerce New Zealand Post on multiple sites?
Yes. You can install WooCommerce New Zealand Post on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.
How much does WooCommerce New Zealand Post cost at Ultrapack?
WooCommerce New Zealand Post costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).
Does WooCommerce New Zealand Post include updates?
Yes. The current version of WooCommerce New Zealand Post is 3.1, published at Ultrapack on Feb 1, 2022. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).
Is WooCommerce New Zealand Post scanned before publication?
Yes. Every version of WooCommerce New Zealand Post goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.
What changed in this version
Version 3.1 2022-01-31
- PLUGINS-1249 - Update Service Code(s) and check correct shipping rates
- PLUGINS-1248 - Fix errors under Shipping zones Shipping zones > [Zone name]> New Zealand Post settings page
- PLUGINS-947 - Issues with rates not working properly.
- PLUGINS-900 - Add surcharge ($5) because of pandemic, implemented by NZ Post on shipping rates
Version 3.0 2021-10-19
- PLUGINS-917 Update to allow both Ratefinder or ShippingOptions API.
Version 2.1 2020-08-27
- PLUGINS-590 Added ability to get live rates from internation API
Version 2.0.7 2020-06-18
- Added CFF shipping service option.
- PLUGINS-364 Added envelope_size = ALL to show other services codes
Version 2.0.6 2019-10-11
- Weight of individual items will be considered while determining the weight of box packing.
- Weight sent to NZ Post API will be (individual item weight + weight of box).
- If the packing is done in two boxes then the final shipping cost will be the sum of each box shipping cost (excluding GST).
Release notes published by the developer.
How to install
Automatic updates: this item is updated by the Ultrapack Auto Updater. With it installed, the new version shows up in your dashboard like any other WordPress update (how to set it up).
- Download the file
woocommerce-shipping-new-zealand-post.zip. - In the WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Select the file
woocommerce-shipping-new-zealand-post.zipand click Install Now. - Click Activate.
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UAU Ready