Post Haste

What Post Haste does

Post Haste is a New Zealand domestic courier and parcel delivery company founded in 1977, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly-listed Freightways Limited (NZX: FRW). The company provides Overnight and Two Day Economy parcel delivery across New Zealand, with parcel size limits of 180cm length, 25kg weight, and 0.125m3 volume, and serves both business customers and individual consumers through a national network of at least eight branches spanning Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Palmerston North, Central Otago, and the West Coast. Its product portfolio includes Track and Trace (with an embeddable API for business customers), My Drop Zone contactless delivery, Autobook phone-based quick booking, a Ticket Calculator, Freight Forward and Returns services, Redelivery management, and prepaid courier satchels.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than algorithmic: it centers on a real-time tracking system, a plain-HTML Track and Trace API accepting customer_number and consignment_id parameters, a Ticket Calculator pricing engine, and online self-service portals. No AI/ML capabilities, route optimization models, or proprietary data science assets are disclosed.

Post Haste generates revenue primarily through transactional courier fees based on weight and volume tickets, with additional charges for Saturday delivery, rural areas, and residential addresses, plus a fuel surcharge adjustment. Business customers can open accounts for preferential pricing and credit terms, while consumers use pay-as-you-go or prepaid satchels. The company is closely integrated with the Freightways Group, leveraging collective local, national, and international network capabilities alongside sister brand Allied. Post Haste was identified as a particularly strong contributor to Freightways' H1 FY2026 results, during which the group reported NZD 718.1M in revenue and NZD 52.5M in net profit (+17.2% YoY).

Name

Post Haste

Legal name

Post Haste Limited

Website

https://posthaste.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Post Haste is a New Zealand domestic courier and parcel delivery company founded in 1977 and wholly-owned by Freightways Limited. It serves business customers and consumers across New Zealand via overnight and economy parcel services, national branch network, and Track and Trace integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Courier and Parcel Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Time-Definite Parcel (Day-Definite) (TLAAACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Returns-Enabled Standard Parcel (Integrated Forward + Reverse) (TLAAACAK), Rural/Remote Area Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAI), Express PUDO / Parcel Lockers & Out-of-Home Time-Definite Pickup (TLAAABAL)

Keywords

• Domestic parcel delivery
• Courier services
• Overnight freight
• Parcel tracking
• Returns management

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Courier and Parcel Delivery Services: Revenue generated from courier delivery services charged by ticket based on weight and volume. Maximum dimensions: 180cm length, 25kg weight, 0.125m3 volume. Services include Overnight and Two Day Economy options with special charges for Saturday delivery, rural areas, and residential addresses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Post Haste provides domestic courier and parcel delivery services within New Zealand, offering Overnight and Two Day Economy shipping options with nationwide coverage. The company sells parcel shipping through both account-based relationships (business customers receiving preferential pricing and integration tools) and pay-as-you-go options (individual consumers using prepaid satchels, branches, or online booking). Complementary services include Track and Trace with API integration, My Drop Zone contactless delivery, returns and freight forwarding, and redelivery management.

Product overview

Post Haste is a New Zealand domestic courier and parcel delivery service operating as part of the Freightways Group. The core offering is a unified courier services platform providing overnight and two-day economy parcel delivery nationwide. The product portfolio centers on the main Courier Services and Parcel Post offerings, supported by a suite of operational tools including Track and Trace for real-time shipment monitoring, the Ticket Calculator for pricing calculations based on weight and dimensions, and My Drop Zone for secure contactless delivery. Additional services include Freight Forward and Returns for shipment redirection, Autobook for phone-based quick bookings, Redelivery Service for missed delivery management, Address Checker for delivery area verification, and Fuel Adjustment surcharges. The company operates through a network of branches and agents across New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Courier Services Domestic courier delivery services for parcels and packages within New Zealand, including Overnight and Two Day Economy options with national coverage. Serves both business and consumer shippers via account-based and pay-as-you-go models.
• Parcel Post Parcel shipping service allowing customers to send items domestically within New Zealand with various delivery speed options including Overnight and Two Day Economy.
• Track and Trace Real-time parcel tracking system allowing customers and businesses to monitor shipment status and location throughout the delivery process, with API integration capability for business customers to embed tracking into their own websites.
• My Drop Zone Secure delivery option allowing parcels to be left at a designated dry, safe location without requiring a signature, with barcode scanning for tracking confirmation.
• Ticket Calculator Online tool for calculating shipping costs based on origin, destination, weight, and dimensions. Supports Overnight and Two Day Economy services with maximum dimensions of 180cm length, 25kg weight, and 0.125m3 volume.
• Freight Forward and Returns Service for redirecting or returning shipments, allowing customers to arrange pickup of items anywhere in New Zealand for return or redelivery to alternative addresses.
• Prepaid Courier Ticket/Satchel Prepaid courier packaging options including satchels and tickets for convenient shipping without an account.
• Redelivery Service Service for rearranging missed deliveries, offering options to collect from branch, redirect to alternative address, or schedule redelivery.
• Address Checker Tool for verifying pickup and delivery addresses, including checking for rural delivery areas and Saturday delivery availability.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Freightways LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost Haste is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freightways Limited (NZ registered company 116766). As part of the Freightways Group, Post Haste leverages the collective muscle of Freightways' local, national and international networks. The group includes sister brands Allied and Post Haste, with Freightways providing the parent infrastructure and network capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mainfreight: Large NZ-headquartered logistics company offering domestic and international freight, warehousing, and courier services. Broader portfolio than Post Haste but overlaps in domestic express parcel and distribution.
• NZ Post: State-backed postal service and parent of NZ Couriers; offers nationwide parcel and letter delivery. Most comprehensive domestic network in NZ; significant competitor for both consumer and SMB parcel volumes.
• DHL Express New Zealand: International integrator with NZ operations offering express parcel and cross-border services. Competes for higher-end B2B and international-bound shipments where Post Haste does not directly compete.
• FedEx (New Zealand): Global integrator with NZ presence focused on express, international, and B2B shipping. Competes in the premium time-definite segment where Post Haste's Overnight service operates.

Direct peers

• Toll Group (NZ operations): Global logistics operator with substantial NZ domestic parcel and courier operations. Competes with Post Haste for business account customers and offers broader freight capabilities alongside express parcel services.
• Allied Express (Allied Pickfords / Allied): Sister brand within the Freightways Group; offers overlapping domestic courier and freight services in NZ. Closely comparable business model and customer base, sharing group infrastructure with Post Haste.
• PBT Couriers: NZ-focused courier and distribution operator serving business and consumer customers. Directly comparable in service tiers (overnight, economy) and target segments.
• NZ Couriers: Largest domestic courier network in New Zealand, owned by NZ Post. Directly competes with Post Haste across overnight and economy parcel delivery services for both consumers and business accounts throughout NZ.
• Aramex New Zealand (formerly Fastway Couriers): Direct competitor in the NZ domestic parcel and courier market, operating a franchise-based pickup/drop-off network. Targets similar SMB and consumer segments with comparable next-day and economy services.

Regional players

• Team Global Express: Australasian parcel and freight operator with NZ presence following Toll restructuring. Comparable service portfolio targeting business and consumer customers in the same geographies as Post Haste.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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