3050

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 119

LUGGAGE, PARCELS, ETC.

54. Parcels Traffic, Conditions of Carriage and Classification

This section is hereby revoked and the following new section substituted therefor:

54. Parcels Traffic, Conditions of Carriage and Classification

1. Except as may be otherwise provided, parcels traffic specifically named or described in the following classification will be charged for carriage by railway on weight or measurement, whichever charge is greater at the rates and charges set forth in sections 55 to 63 inclusive, as indicated.

2. The charges on consignments forwarded under the provisions of sections 54 to 56 inclusive and 58 to 63 inclusive must be prepaid.

3. (a) Except where otherwise provided, each parcel will be charged for separately.

(b) Parcels Traffic, Consigned Inter-island—The zone rates for parcels traffic consigned inter-island include the sea or air charge, whichever may apply.

4. Dangerous goods will not be accepted as parcels traffic.

5. (a) The Department does not undertake to convey at parcels rates any packages which exceed 25 kg in weight or 0.30 m³ in measurement, or which exceed 2 metres in any one dimension. However, where any package of either a greater weight or a greater measurement is tendered for transit it may be accepted provided the weight or dimensions are such as will not cause inconvenience in handling. Weight or measurement in excess of 25 kg or 0.30 m³ will be treated as a separate consignment at the appropriate rate.

(b) Parcels must be at the station at least 30 minutes before the due time of departure of the train by which they are to be forwarded.

Classification

Commodity Charging Basis

All parcels traffic not named in this classification Parcels rates.
Animals small (except dogs), and birds in suitable containers Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Bicycles, pedal See section 52.
Bicycles or scooters, motor See section 53.
Bullion, coin, etc. See section 63.
Corpses See section 61.
Dogs See section 60.
Food and clothing for charitable purposes See section 87.
Fragile articles, and articles requiring special care or handling Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Fruit, fresh, produce of New Zealand Cook Islands or Niue, as under—
Certified for domestic use of consignee See section 56.
Not certified as above Parcels rates.
Furniture (unpacked furniture will be accepted at owners risk only) Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Instruments, musical or technical Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Library exchanges See section 58.
Motor vehicle body components Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Newspapers and periodicals See section 62.
Nuts, produce of New Zealand Cook Islands or Niue As “fruit, fresh”.
Pigeons, homing See section 59.
Perambulators and push-chairs Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Radios, television sets, and other electrical or electronic equipment Weight or measurement at parcels rates plus 50%.
Stereotype casts See section 62.
Tricycles See section 52.
Vegetables, fresh, produce of New Zealand, Cook Islands, or Niue As “fruit, fresh”.

55. Parcels Rates

This section is hereby revoked and the following new section substituted therefor:

55. Parcels Rates

1. Except where otherwise provided, parcels conveyed within or between the zones specified in paragraph 2 hereof will be charged as follows:

(a) Rates

WEIGHT OR CUBIC MEASUREMENT NOT EXCEEDING