✨ Railway Parcels Charges
29 JUNE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2829
22.3 Separate rates for each package
Except where otherwise provided, each parcel shall be charged for separately.
22.4 Parcels consigned inter-island
The zone rates for parcels traffic consigned inter-island include the sea or air charge, whichever may apply.
22.5 Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods shall not be accepted as parcels traffic.
Clause 23. PARCELS CLASSIFICATION
Omit and substitute new clause “23.”:
23. PARCELS CLASSIFICATION
Except as may be otherwise provided parcels shall be charged for carriage by Corporation services in accordance with the following alphabetic commodity classification.
| Commodity | Charge |
|---|---|
| All parcels traffic not named in this classification | Parcels rates |
| Bicycles, pedal | See clause 33 |
| Bullion, coin, etc. | See clause 32 |
| Electric tools and appliances, fragile or requiring special care or handling | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Electric tools and appliances, n.o.s. | Parcels rates |
| Fragile articles, and articles requiring special care or handling | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Furniture, including lampshades (Unpacked furniture will be accepted at owner’s risk only) | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Instruments, musical or technical | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Light and bulky articles | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Motor vehicle body components | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Newspapers, periodicals and advertising circulars | See clause 31 |
| Prams and push-chairs | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Radios, television sets and other electronic equipment | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Surfboards | Parcels rates plus 50 percent |
| Tricycles | See clause 33.5 |
Clause 24. PARCELS RATES
Omit and substitute new clauses “24. to 24.7.”:
24. PARCELS RATES
24.1 Ordinary door to door parcels rates
Ordinary rates for parcels conveyed within or between the parcels zones specified in clause 24.6 shall be charged as follows:
| Rate Key | Weight NOT Exceeding | 2.5 Kg | 5 Kg | 7.5 Kg | 10 Kg | 15 Kg | 20 Kg | 25 Kg | 35 Kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | $3.80 | $5.40 | $6.60 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $8.80 | $10.00 | $13.20 | |
| B | $4.60 | $6.60 | $7.60 | $8.20 | $9.20 | $11.20 | $13.00 | $17.80 | |
| C | $5.00 | $7.40 | $8.60 | $9.20 | $10.80 | $12.80 | $15.60 | $21.60 | |
| D | $6.00 | $8.80 | $11.20 | $13.20 | $17.20 | $20.60 | $23.00 | $29.60 | |
| E | $7.40 | $10.60 | $13.00 | $15.00 | $19.40 | $24.60 | $29.60 | $40.60 | |
| F | $8.20 | $12.20 | $14.60 | $16.40 | $22.00 | $26.40 | $31.60 | $43.60 | |
| G | $9.20 | $14.00 | $16.00 | $17.80 | $24.40 | $30.00 | $35.40 | $48.80 | |
| H | $11.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $20.00 | $26.40 | $32.00 | $38.20 | $52.60 |
24.2 “Owners’ risk”
The rates in clause 24.1 are at “limited carriers risk” and will be reduced by two percent where consignors require that the consignment be carried at “owners’ risk”.
24.3 Short haul super saver
Parcels consigned between two terminals for a total distance not exceeding 150 kilometres, may be forwarded and charged for at short haul super saver rates.
Short haul super saver coupons in books of twenty coupons each are available, on a prepaid basis only, upon application at major terminals.
24.4 Delivery
Parcels consigned to the following destinations will be delivered free of charge within defined areas. Parcels over 35 kilograms in weight will be subject to an additional charge of $1.20 per addition 35 kg or part thereof:
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Railway Charges, General Scale of Charges, Amendment, Parcel Services, Parcels Classification, Parcels Rates