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Packaging design & custom boxes for New Zealand brands
Yes: we design packaging for brands in New Zealand and make it in our own factory in Pakistan, from MOQ 500. Packaging design and custom boxes for New Zealand brands, made in our own factory and shipped by air or sea to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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- MOQ 500
- Own factory
- Ships to New Zealand by air & sea
New Zealand at a glance
- Our experience
- 15+ years in packaging
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Label language
- English, Māori
- Units
- Metric
- Labelling authority
- Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and FSANZ
- Air shipping
- Approx. 7–10 days
- Sea shipping
- Approx. 30–40 days
Shipping times are approximate. Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Packaging design
Packaging for New Zealand
New Zealand brands are known for natural skincare, honey, wine, wool and outdoor products, and many sell to Australia, Asia and the US. Packaging often needs to tell a provenance story and look authentic, with sustainability taken seriously.
Because freight costs are high, we design right-sized packaging and recommend collapsible rigid boxes for premium lines.
Many New Zealand brands export to Australia, Asia and North America, often starting with small volumes. We design packaging systems that adapt to each export market's labelling requirements while keeping the New Zealand story at the front.
Designed for New Zealand
Layouts planned for English and Māori text and local labelling, with first concepts usually within 48 hours.
Made in our own factory
Rigid and printed boxes from 500 units, with a digital proof and 3D mockup before print.
Shipped to New Zealand
By air for speed or by sea for volume, assembled or flat-packed.
Labelling and compliance
Labelling in New Zealand
Food labelling in New Zealand follows the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, with the Ministry for Primary Industries responsible for enforcement. New Zealand has some differences from Australia, such as its own country of origin rules for certain foods. Fair trading rules cover claims on all products.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
- Food labels follow the Food Standards Code, with nutrition information and allergen declarations.
- Country of origin labelling for certain foods under New Zealand rules.
- Metric net quantity under trade measurement rules.
- Fair Trading Act rules on misleading claims, including environmental claims.
- Biosecurity rules for some imported packing materials.
Official sources
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and depend on your product. We lay out the text you supply; final regulatory review stays with you and your adviser.
Shipping
Shipping to New Zealand
Air freight
Approx. 7–10 days by air
For launches and urgent stock. Delivered to your address, warehouse or 3PL.
Sea freight
Approx. 30–40 days by sea
For production volumes. Usually to a port, then onward by road.
Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Ship flat, save space
New Zealand is one of the longest routes from our factory. Collapsible rigid boxes ship flat, which makes a real difference on sea freight cost per box.
Delivery terms: agreed in your quote. Boxes are packed in export cartons, assembled or flat.
Ordering
Ordering from New Zealand
- 01
Brief and quote
Send your product, quantity and where it will be sold in New Zealand. We reply within 24 hours with questions, a recommended box and a fixed quote.
- 02
Design for the market
Concepts on 3D mockups, with space planned for English and Māori text and the information required in New Zealand.
- 03
Proof and approval
A digital proof with dieline, colours and copy, plus a 3D mockup. Nothing is printed until you approve.
- 04
Production and delivery
Made in our own factory, packed in export cartons and shipped to New Zealand by air or sea, assembled or flat.
Plan ahead
Busy seasons to plan for
Packaging for these peaks should be designed, approved and shipped well in advance. Tell us your launch date and we plan backwards from it.
- Christmas, in the New Zealand summer
- Black Friday
- Mother's Day in May
Checklist
Packaging checklist for New Zealand
- Prepare mandatory label text in English and Māori with your adviser.
- Show net quantity in metric units.
- Check product-specific rules with Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and FSANZ.
- Consider collapsible rigid box or mailer box, popular with New Zealand brands.
- Choose air for launches and urgent stock, sea for production volumes.
- Read our guide: FSC and sustainable packaging certifications explained.
Popular packaging
Popular with New Zealand brands
Collapsible Rigid Box
Rigid box that ships flat.
Mailer Box
Roll-end tuck-front mailer in corrugated board.
Lid & Base Box
Two-piece rigid box: a base and a separate lid that slides over it.
Tuck End Box
Folding carton with tuck flaps at each end.
Magnetic Closure Box
A hinged lid with a front flap that closes on hidden magnets.
Folding Carton
Custom-structure paperboard cartons: crash-lock bottoms, sleeves with inserts, multi-packs.
Design services
Industries
Industries we serve in New Zealand
Cities
Where we deliver
Auckland
New Zealand's largest city and main port, home to many consumer brands.
Wellington
The capital, with design-led food, drink and lifestyle brands.
Christchurch
The main South Island centre, near the Port of Lyttelton.
Guides
Guides for New Zealand brands
FSC and sustainable packaging certifications explained
What FSC labels mean, how chain of custody works, other common packaging certifications and how to make environmental claims you can back up.
Packaging for international markets: what changes and how to plan
How to adapt packaging for export: regulations, languages, units, culture, retail and shipping, and how to design one system for many markets.
Bottle and jar label design guide: from measurements to print
How to design labels for bottles and jars: measuring the container, choosing label shapes and materials, laying out content and preparing print files.
FAQ
Questions from New Zealand
- Do New Zealand food labels follow Australian rules?
- Mostly, through the shared Food Standards Code, but New Zealand has some differences, such as country of origin rules for certain foods.
- Are there rules for packing materials sent to New Zealand?
- New Zealand has biosecurity rules for some packing materials. Paper and board are routine, but materials must be declared accurately.
- Can I make environmental claims on packaging?
- Claims must not mislead under the Fair Trading Act. Keep them specific and supportable.
- Do you design honey and natural skincare packaging?
- Yes. We design labels, cartons and gift boxes that tell a provenance story.
- Who handles customs and GST?
- Your customs broker handles import entries, GST and any duty.
- Can you design New Zealand packaging for export markets?
- Yes. We keep a shared front design and adapt back panels for each export market's requirements.
- Which currency will my quote be in?
- Tell us your preferred currency when you ask for a quote. We confirm the currency and payment terms in the quote itself.
- Air or sea: which should I choose?
- Air for launches and urgent stock; sea for production volumes where the timeline allows. We quote both so you can compare.
- Can collapsible rigid boxes reduce my shipping cost?
- Yes. They ship flat, so many more fit in each carton, which cuts freight volume and storage. We compare assembled and flat options in your quote.
Packaging for your New Zealand launch
Tell us what you are making and where it ships. We reply within 24 hours with a design route, a box recommendation and a quote.
- Quote reply within 24 hours
- First concepts in 48 hours