Shopping tips

For those who are planning to do most of their shopping online, NZ Post chief customer officer Bryan Dobson has some tips to make sure everyone’s shopping will arrive on time and not get stuck in a backlog:

■ Take note of the Christmas cut-off dates for sending presents domestically at nzpost.co.nz/ personal/christmas-sending-dates2021 and send as early as you can.

■ Some of the cut-off dates for sending overseas have already passed – and others are quickly approaching – make you’re aware of them before sending.

■ Think ahead, start planning what you want and need to buy now.

■ Make a list of what you need so you can place fewer, larger orders and reduce your shipping costs.

■ Consider bulk buying items that you usually purchase online monthly or weekly into one larger order that can be sent in one go.