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Example address in New Zealand
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Dixon Street 12 Masterton District, Wellington 5810 New Zealand
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Dixon Street 12
- 03 City / postcode Masterton District, Wellington 5810
- 04 Country New Zealand
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin
Real example addresses
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Dixon Street 12
Masterton District, Wellington 5810
New Zealand
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National Transport and Toy Museum
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National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy
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Waterloo Interchange (Hutt Central) Station
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Wellington Central Police Station
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Wellington City, Wellington 6011
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Former Wellington Central Police Station
Waring Taylor Street
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Bus Interchange
Colombo Street 656
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Wellington Cathedral of Saint Paul
Molesworth Street 45
Wellington City, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Hill Street 40
Wellington, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Guildford Terrace
Wellington, Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Cathedral Square
Cathedral Square
Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community, Canterbury 8011
New Zealand
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How to read this format
An address format in New Zealand typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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