Courier and tracking information
Shipping Policy
SHIPPING: All orders are shipped to residential or commercial addresses, not post boxes.
You will receive a confirmation email once your order has been shipped and this will contain your tracking number. Please note this email may appear in your spam folder.
PROCESSING TIMES:
Provided your order is with us by 12.00pm we will ensure dispatch the following working day. Orders received after 12.00pm will be dispatched within two working days. We do not ship or deliver orders on weekends or holidays. If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, there may be a delay on our usual processing times. If your order is going to be significantly delayed, we will contact you via email or phone to let you know.
New Zealand Orders
Tracked CourierPost North Island - 1-3 working days - NZ$9.95
Tracked CourierPost South Island - 3-5 working days - NZ$9.95
Orders over NZ$95 - FREE SHIPPING
Orders ship from our own facility at Muriwai Beach.
Australian Orders
Toll Couriers - 4-8 working days - A$12.95
Orders over A$125 - FREE SHIPPING
Orders ship from within Australia. No customs charges and no import duties to pay.
United States Orders
Standard tracked - 3-6 working days - US$9.95
Orders over US$75 - FREE SHIPPING
Orders ship from within the United States. No customs charges and no import duties to pay.
International Orders
Asia - 10 working days - calculated at checkout
UK & Europe - 6-15 working days - calculated at checkout
Pacific Islands - 6-15 working days - calculated at checkout
Rest of World - 6-15 working days - calculated at checkout
International freight is charged by weight and destination. There is no free shipping threshold outside New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Orders over 10kg are charged a freight estimate at checkout and we refund the difference once the actual cost is confirmed.
Please note: All deliveries are ‘signature required’. We cannot deliver to PO Boxes.
OVERSEAS ORDERS:
We use an International Courier, ensuring fast, effective delivery and a safe, tracked service. The retail price of the product/s in your order must be shown on the consignment note of your parcel (NZ regulations). All prices for products on the website are inclusive of GST. Sales to customers outside of New Zealand will be exempt from the payment of GST but may be subject to the payment of taxes or charges in their own country. Absolute Essential is not responsible for the payment of these. Any fees imposed during or after shipping your order (international tariffs, taxes etc) will be your responsibility.
NB: Absolute Essential is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If it is the fault of the carrier you will need to contact them directly to file a claim (take a picture for evidence, save all packaging materials and damaged goods).