Protect your gift. If the goods you plan to send to New Zealand are fragile, be certain to bubble wrap your gift before wrapping it to insure it arrives in one piece. Stuffing the box with plastic grocery bags does not guarantee it will not break during shipping.
Wrap your gift. The postal service has specific requirements for the types of wrapping that are acceptable for mailing. When choosing a closure for your wrapped gift, do not use string. The best way to seal your packaged gift is with clear tape. Depending on the size of your gift, boxes and envelopes of various shapes and sizes are available at U.S. Postal Service offices.
Mail your gift using the U.S. Postal Service. International postage rates are the same for all states, even if your location is Hawaii. Though the flat rates are available, each size envelope and box comes with a specific rate. For instance, as of March 2011, the cost for sending a large Priority Mail box, up to 20 pounds, to New Zealand is $58.50. However, if your gift can fit into a large, Express Mail envelope, the rate to send it to New Zealand is $27.55.
Send your gift another way. Delivery services, such as FedEx, offer international mailing services with rates which are determined by the weight and size of your package, much like the U.S. Postal Service. Another way to send your Hawaiian gift to New Zealand is by way of international courier. DHL is an example of a global courier service suited to deliver your gift in a timely manner.
