At New Zealand Couriers, we believe that reducing carbon emissions is essential for a sustainable future. As an emissions-intense organisation, our commitment to the Toitū certification process encourages our people and partners to make environmentally positive decisions. We are committed to helping Kiwis understand the importance of carbon management and the need to reduce emissions. Our mission is to provide the latest news and information on carbon emissions and the steps we can take to reduce them. Sustainability in New Zealand Before diving into our carbon emissions report, it’s important ..read more

Introduction On Friday the 18th of November 2022, 26 children from Pride Lands were welcomed into the Wellington depot and given a tour by Mark Neilson (Regional Manager), Paul McLaughlin (Distribution Manager) and Cushla De Groot (New Business Representative). This marks the start of Pride Lands’ relationship with New Zealand Couriers. The team was given a tour of the depot and shown how parcels are sorted, loaded onto trucks and sent to their destination. The children were impressed with what they saw and enjoyed learning about how New Zealand Couriers operates. Who is Pride Lands? Pride Lan ..read more

Enviro360 + SaveBOARD In partnership with SaveBOARD, New Zealand Couriers has taken another sustainability step forward by developing the Enviro360 recycling bag. Fill your Enviro360 with used courier packs, and we’ll take them away and deliver them to SaveBOARD to upcycle into brand new building products. Developed initially for our government clients, the Enviro360 was designed to help all participating government agencies, and now businesses, recycle used courier packs. Who is SaveBOARD? SaveBOARD upcycles everyday packaging waste into high-performance, low-carbon building materials. The pr ..read more

Zero waste printers Do you want to work with tools that are kinder to the environment? At New Zealand Couriers, we are always looking for ways to lessen our impact on the planet. That is why we are excited to announce the trial of a new, environmentally friendly printer within our customer AsureQuality’s operations. This printer uses different materials and emits lower levels of pollutants compared to traditional printers. We believe it’s a great step forward for businesses that want to be more environmentally conscious. Our current backing paper If you’re already using our roll labels for the ..read more

Introducing Child Cancer Foundation  The Child Cancer Foundation (CCF) is one of NZ’s largest charities, yet receives no support from the government. This is why fundraising events like the annual street appeal are critical to their ability to support Kiwi kids undergoing going treatment, and their whanau.  CCF has two key areas of focus – supporting child cancer research and child cancer support for whanau. The CCF collaborates with healthcare providers to encourage further study and education so that every child diagnosed with cancer in New Zealand receives the best possible outcom ..read more

Did you know that plastic is one of the most versatile materials on Earth? It can be moulded into almost any shape and can be used to create products for personal and commercial use. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about plastic’s sustainability. This blog post will dispel some of the myths about plastics and discuss six things everyone needs to know about this versatile material! 1. What is plastic, and is it bad? Plastic is a material that is made from synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers. It is lightweight, durable, and easy to mould into different shapes. However, because it is ..read more

Reduce Plastic Waste Warehouses and depots can have a significant negative environmental impact due to the use of fossil-based virgin plastic, single-use plastic and the sheer number of goods moving in and out. Single-use fossil-based virgin plastic is convenient but also can be bad for the environment. It takes centuries to decompose, and it often ends up in our oceans, where it causes significant harm to marine life, or in landfills, where it causes the emission of dangerous greenhouse gases. Here we will discuss simple steps you can take to reduce your warehouse’s single-use plastic usage ..read more

Introduction The world is changing in a big way, and it’s time for many businesses to change too. Increasingly, consumers are aware of the social, environmental, and economic impacts traditional business practices can have. When information is so easily shared, and social media reigns supreme, it’s more important than ever to review your business’s impact on the planet. It is crucial that you demonstrate to your customers the steps you’re taking to protect the planet and the people around you.   Here are 6 advantages to running a ..read more