The WooCommerce New Zealand Post plugin facilitates seamless integration with the New Zealand Post Group services, enabling online store owners to offer accurate shipping rates to their customers. By leveraging the NZ Post API, this plugin automates the calculation of shipping costs based on the address, weight, and dimensions of the products.
Key Features:
- Automatic Shipping Rate Calculation:
- The plugin utilizes the NZ Post API to automatically calculate shipping rates based on the customer’s shipping information, eliminating the need for manual calculations.
- Currency and Base Country Requirements:
- Your WooCommerce store must use New Zealand Dollars (NZD) as the currency, and New Zealand must be set as the base country for the NZ Post Plugin to function properly.
- Weight and Dimension Units:
- The primary units for weight and dimensions are millimeters (mm) and kilograms (kg). However, the plugin offers compatibility with other units, automatically converting them for accurate calculations.
- Domestic and International Shipping Options:
- The plugin supports both domestic and international shipping options, allowing you to provide New Zealand Post rates for various services, including ParcelPost, Courier, International Express Courier, International Economy Courier, International Air, and International Economy.
- Handling Fees and Discounts:
- Easily adjust shipping rates by adding handling fees or offering discounts directly from the plugin’s settings. This provides flexibility in pricing based on your business needs.
- Custom Box Sizes:
- Specify the size, maximum weight, and dimensions of the boxes used for shipping. The plugin will automatically add items to these boxes based on their dimensions or weight.
- Shipping APIs Integration:
- Integration with NZ Post Shipping APIs enables additional functionalities based on your subscription type, such as multiple shipping options on the checkout page, nearby collection points for customers, and easy tracking options.
- Label Printing and Order Tracking:
- Merchants can create and print labels, as well as track orders directly from the WooCommerce order detail pages. Customers, on the other hand, can track their orders conveniently from within their WooCommerce account and checkout screen.
Additional Information:
The WooCommerce New Zealand Post Plugin streamlines the shipping process for WooCommerce stores operating in New Zealand. By leveraging the capabilities of the NZ Post API, it ensures accurate and up-to-date shipping rates, offering a convenient and reliable solution for both store owners and customers.
This plugin is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to enhance their shipping functionality, automate processes, and provide customers with a transparent and efficient shipping experience. The range of features, including handling fees, custom box sizes, and APIs integration, makes it a comprehensive solution for managing shipping logistics seamlessly within the WooCommerce platform.
