wee2 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 which courier companies do you use to sent live fish with to South Island. I have ring courierpost. they dont have such a service. I know most people suggest Fastway, but they advised it should take approx 2 days. dose any one have experience of shipping fish to chch before appretiated to hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matto Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 i have used post-haste with no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 +1 Post haste always my choice. The wholesaler in Tauranga uses them as well should be approx $35 for a interisland ticket, plus any extra for rural delivery etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Post haste going the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 post haste is the one to use IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I've just drop off a box of three discus fish at the Albany depot to be sent to Ashburton overnight service. The lady that serve me wrote Live Five all over the box and stick heaps of Fragile stickers too :thup: Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 I have only sent reptiles,and when one went AWOL for a couple of days they told me they transport fish but not reptiles. I have sent them since labelled as reptiles without problems. Make sure they are sent overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaFever Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 we use courier post for overnight services. they can be a pain over the counter, talk to a driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 It varies greatly as many are franchisees so service varies from depot to depot. Does the pet bus still run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I used post haste for sending my guppies down to invercargill from pakuranga, definatly had no issues there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I've just drop off a box of three discus fish at the Albany depot to be sent to Ashburton overnight service. The lady that serve me wrote Live Five all over the box and stick heaps of Fragile stickers too :thup: Ron The guy email me at 6.30am to say he received the fish and they're in excellent condition. That is pretty good services to me. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 The pet bus takes two days to get from Auckland to Christchurch and another to get to Dunedin I think (they stay overnight in Christchurch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 thanks guys. I think I would go with post haste. do I need to weight the package and let know them before they turn up OR just call them for a normal pick up. OR do I drop it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 just make sure its under 20kg (or is that 25kg??) normally they will charge you for overweight once it hits the depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 just make sure its under 20kg (or is that 25kg??) normally they will charge you for overweight once it hits the depot that was a prompt reply. thanks. do I have to drop it off at depot. what sort of time frame do I need to conern? some one suggests 3pm would be the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 yeah 3pm is good, just to make sure its in the overnight make certain you write 'live fish' and 'Overnight' as many times as possible and 'This way up' as much as possible as well. better safe than sorry in my books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 yeah 3pm is good, just to make sure its in the overnight make certain you write 'live fish' and 'Overnight' as many times as possible and 'This way up' as much as possible as well. better safe than sorry in my books :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 You need to drop it off at the Post Haste Depot. As late in the day as possible, from memory they close about 5.45pm. Cost is based on cubic measurement size and weight. My biggest piece of advice is to take the correct amount of cash and an eft pos card. Sometimes the extols machine is not working, other times they have no change. Label the box live fish. As always you will need to sign the docket saying that you realise you are sending at our own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 so how did it go for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I would be assuming Wee is taking it to the depot this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givemealook Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 I use Post Haste couriers, they are fantastic, been using then a year and only had the odd one or two fish die. they are cheaper then most and are just as quick sometimes quicker. they have free stickers and if you want them left at the house they will do that. i will never use another courier service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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