Description

WooCommerce New Zealand Post Shipping 2.1

🆕 Plugin Version & Release History
This is version 1.1.0 of the WooCommerce New Zealand Post Shipping plugin—also referred to as v2.1 in some sources. It was released on February 2, 2016, and introduced support for WooCommerce shipping zones (since WooCommerce 2.6.0). (GitHub)

🚚 Purpose & Real-Time Rates
Seamlessly connects your WooCommerce store to the New Zealand Post API, providing accurate real-time shipping rate calculations at checkout, both for domestic (within New Zealand) and international shipments. (GitHub, WooCommerce)

🌍 Supported Regions & Requirements

• Base Country: Must be set to New Zealand
• Currency: Store currency must be NZ Dollars (NZD)
• Supports both domestic and international shipping rates, returned directly from the API. (WooCommerce, CheapWoo)

⚙️ Packing Logic & Unit Support

• You can choose between individual item packing (each item quoted separately) or box packing (items grouped into predefined boxes based on dimensions and weight). Box packing uses a volume-first logic for fit optimization. (WooCommerce)
• The plugin supports dimensions in mm and weights in kg, with automatic unit conversions available when needed. (WooCommerce, CheapWoo)

🔧 Setup & Configuration Process

1. Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → Add shipping method → New Zealand Post
2. Configure plugin settings:
   • Enter your NZ Post Account Number (TPID) and Site Code
   • Choose API type (ShippingOption V2 is recommended)
   • Enable options like auto-generate shipping labels, sandbox mode, debug mode, and surcharges for domestic/international shipping adjustments (WooCommerce)

📦 Advanced Features

• Handling Fees: Add fixed or percentage-based surcharges to rates
• Shipping Options: Customize which NZ Post services are offered, rename them, or show only the cheapest option (WooCommerce, GitHub)
• Label Generation & Pickup: Optionally generate shipping labels and configure pickup details (in some versions); these features depend on user’s subscription and plugin version. (WooCommerce)

💡 Developer Note
This plugin is developed by OPMC, and is not officially affiliated with New Zealand Post. For support, users must contact OPMC—not New Zealand Post directly. (WooCommerce)