Xmas Shopping and cut-off dates for Xmas
Time to do your Xmas shopping. It’s almost Xmas again. And why not do your shopping from the comfort of your home or office.
Our site offers a great selection of authentic New Zealand made gifts, art and souvenirs. We offer free Xmas gift wrapping upon request. Funky reindeer… colourful Xmas trees or pōhutukawa gift wrap.
Xmas decorations with pāua inlay:
Do your Xmas shopping from the comfort of your home or office.
Shop at Aotearoa.co.nz >>
We will be here till the 24th of December. If you are running out of time, you can also pick up from us after hours.
Just give us a call to make sure we are home. Contact us >>>
*** Please note we (as a business) can only ship gifts to the USA by courier at the moment.
However, if you are in NZ, you can ship 'gifts' to the USA through NZ Post.
Sending cut-off dates for Xmas
Our recommended sending dates help you give your gift the best chance of getting there in time.
| Economy |
Courier |
Express | |
| NZ |
Thursday 18 December | Monday 22 December | - |
| Australia |
Wednesday 10 December | Monday 15 December | Wednesday 17 December |
| USA*** |
Monday 8 December | Monday 15 December | Wednesday 17 December |
| South Pacific | Friday 5 December | Friday 12 December | Monday 15 December |
| Asia, Canada, UK, Europe | Monday 1 December | Monday 8 December | Friday 12 December |
| Rest of World |
Monday 24 November | Friday 5 December | Wednesday 10 December |
Delivery outside major cities, including to and from rural or remote areas will take longer, particularly South Australia,
Western Australia, Northern Territories, Tasmania and North Queensland.
Delivery to and from rural locations within New Zealand may take up to an additional 3 working days. Cut-off dates are targets only.
Sending before the cut-off dates gives you the best chance of getting your item where it needs to be for Christmas.
These dates are correct as of 13 October 2025, but may change due to unforeseen service impacts.
Our pōhutukawa trees are starting to bloom! Summer is almost here! We are all looking forward to our Xmas break, catching up with friends and having a good time. Lazy days… Hammock time!
