New Zealand Gazette – 1971 – No. 68

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✨ Parcels Traffic Classification



  1. Classification:
    Commodity Rate
    All parcels traffic not named in this classification Parcels rates.
    Aluminium ware, except nails and washers Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Aluminium nails and washers ... Parcels rates.
    Animals, small, such as cats (but not dogs), properly secured in crates, baskets, or other suitable receptacles so as to prevent damage to other goods.
    Owner's risk—
    Per package not exceeding $1 \frac{1}{2}$ cwt .. Parcels rates.
    Per package exceeding $1 \frac{1}{2}$ cwt .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Bacon and hams ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Basketware ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Bicycle accessories, including wheels, frames, forks, etc. Parcels rates.
    Bicycle delivery vans, pedal ... Double parcels rates.
    Bicycle trailers ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Bicycles, not otherwise specified ... See section 52.
    Bicycles or scooters, motor ... Parcels rates plus 50%. Charges on the weight in excess of 2 cwt will be treated as a separate consignment. Motor bicycles and scooters will not be delivered by the department and will not be subject to the terminal charge, vide section 55, paragraph 2. See also section 53, paragraph 6.
    Bicycles or scooters, motor with trailers or sidecars attached Double parcels rates. See also section 53, paragraph 6.
    Bins, bread, steel ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Bird-cages ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Birds in cages. Owner's risk ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Birds in carboard, three-ply or similar fragile containers. Owner's risk. Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Birds (other than birds in cages or fragile containers) and poultry in crates, baskets, or other suitable receptacles so as to prevent damage to other goods.
    Owner's risk—
    Per package not exceeding $1 \frac{1}{2}$ cwt .. Parcels rates.
    Per package exceeding $1 \frac{1}{2}$ cwt .. Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Blinds, venetian ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Boats, completely unassembled .. Parcels rates plus 50%.
    Boats, assembled ... As "canoes, assembled".
    Bread ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Bulbs, plant ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Bullion, coin, etc. ... See section 63.
    Butter ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Cake and baker's smallgoods in cases or cartons. Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Canoes, assembled, not exceeding 70 lb .. Double parcels rates.
    Canoes, assembled, exceeding 70 lb .. Double parcels rates, subject to a minimum charge as for 5 cwt, at Class C plus 50%.
    Canoes, completely unassembled, or canoe parts. Parcels rates plus 50%.
    Cardboard boxes containing goods liable to damage by crushing. Owner's risk. Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Cardboard boxes containing goods certified not liable to damage by crushing. Parcels rates.
    Cheese ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Chinaware not packed in cases. Owner's risk Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Coffins ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Coin, bullion, etc. ... See section 63.
    Cork slabs ... Double parcels rates.
    Corpses ... See section 61.
    Cotton wool ... Double parcels rates.
    Cream, in cans ... See section 57.
    Crockery, not packed in cases. Owner's risk Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Dangerous goods other than fireworks, fuse, and safety small-arm cartridges Not accepted for conveyance as parcels traffic.
    Dogs ... See section 60.
    “Dunlopillo” (a sponge-rubber product) ... Double parcels rates.
    Eggs ... Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Empty containers ... Parcels rates.
    Empty milk bottles previously railed full for free distribution to school children and certified accordingly. The empty bottles will be returned free from the original destination station to the original forwarding station. The bottles will not be delivered by the Department.
    Felt, laundry, plumbing, slipper, or sole ... Double parcels rates.
    Fireworks. Dangerous ... Double parcels rates. The maximum weight conveyed as parcels traffic by any one train will be 14 lb.
    Fish, fresh, salted, smoked, frozen, or chilled (not tinned) Parcels rates. Grouped weight.
    Fishing rods, packed in boxes or cartons or securely packed in corrugated cardboard. Parcels rates.
    Fishing rods, not otherwise specified ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Flower-pots, paper ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Flowers, artificial ... Parcels rates plus 25%.
    Flowers, foliage, or ferns, fresh cut, unpacked or packed in crushable containers. Owner's risk. Parcels rates plus 25%.


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