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New Zealand address format & examples
How to write a New Zealand address

New Zealand address examples
Typical address example5 Maranui Avenue
Point Chevalier
Auckland 1022 AUK
NZL
Address example with unitsUnit 1 / 67 Line Road
Glen Innes
Auckland 1072 AUK
NZL
Postal box examplePO BOX 1953
Queenstown Hill
Queenstown 9348
NZL
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Postal information
New Zealand's national postal system, "New Zealand Post," was established in 1840. As of recent data, New Zealand Post services approximately 1,125,723 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout New Zealand. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
16 regions and 1 territory
Administration area names and abbreviations
Term to describe postal codes
postcode
Postal code in language
postcode
Postal code format
9999
Postal service provider and website
New Zealand Post
Country information
Country/territory name
New Zealand
ISO3
NZL
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
NZ
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
NZL
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
554
Endonym
New Zealand
Total land area
267,710 KM²
Capital
Wellington
Other major cities
Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton
Population information
Total population
5,223,100 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
86% / 14%
Urban population
4,491,866
Rural population
731,234
Official language
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
All languages spoken
English, Māori
Most commonly used postal language
English
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