NZ now has better access to Amazon AU

Wakrak on 06/07/2021 - 06:26
Last edited 06/07/2021 - 06:27

From Tuesday 6 July, customers across New Zealand can visit Amazon.com.au and shop from millions of products across a huge range of categories and have them delivered direct to their door.

In addition to the US store, Amazon.com, NZ customers can now access products from thousands of brands on the Australian store, Amazon.com.au, including Bonds, Breville, L’Oreal, Mattel, Nintendo, Oculus and Tommee Tippee. Customers can access expedited delivery in as fast as three business days to certain areas in Auckland and Christchurch for as little as AU$6.99, and standard delivery starting at AU$2.99.

NZ shoppers will also be able to support a range of small businesses (SMBs) that sell on Amazon.com.au including homegrown SMBs such as Serious Food Co, The Herb Farm and Bella Honey. There will also be a dedicated storefront via Amazon.com.au/shoplocalnz to hero these Kiwi businesses with Amazon customers.

Customers will also be able to access products from small Australian businesses such as pet products from Sydney based Zenify and baby and toddler products from Little Archer & Co. from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Just gave it a whirl. Captain Marvel Blu Ray ~AU $9.38 delivered.
Will be paying even more attention to OzBargain now.

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  • magicmarker on 06/07/2021 - 06:36
    +1

    Thanks for the heads up. You're a legend! I always compared to Amazon USA but since GST it was getting less competitive.

    • Wakrak on 06/07/2021 - 06:38
      +3

      I signed up for an Amazon AU prime trial a couple weeks back (free 1 month). They just me a $15 off $15.01 spend code.

      "These terms and conditions apply to Australian Prime members (free trial memberships only – excludes Prime members on paid) who have not previously made a shopping purchase on amazon.com.au or the amazon app in previous 12 months ("Eligible Prime Members"). These Eligible Prime Members can receive $15 off their purchase when they spend more than $15 of eligible item(s) and redeem the promotional code 'WELCOME15' at checkout via the Amazon app or amazon.com.au"

      Cheapies going to get flooded with Amazon deals now 😄

      Nintendo Switch Console [Neon Blue/Red] for under $400 AU delivered.

  • Kiwi on 06/07/2021 - 07:53

    Bring on the deals. Let's see how local retailers respond, if at all.

    • Vena on 06/07/2021 - 11:10
      +2

      They will have a big moan about it while still charging high prices

    • The Hound on 06/07/2021 - 11:18
      +3

      RIP Mightyape

      • mmaui on 06/07/2021 - 13:18

        Maybe! Lowest price for Assassin's Creed Valhalla on pricespy is $68 from Mightyape (excluding delivery). On Amazon.com.au I can get it for $53.34 delivered.

  • nevergofullretail on 06/07/2021 - 08:23

    Omg sweet! So tax has been sorted at checkout? or am I going to get stung with fees?

    • Wakrak on 06/07/2021 - 08:24

      Getting this news from Geekzone

      Amazon is required to calculate, collect, and remit 15% New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST) on low-value goods (LVG), items with a value of $1,000 NZD or less, classified as taxable for New Zealand GST purposes.

      New Zealand GST will apply at the rate of 15% to LVG sold on Amazon.com.au by non-New Zealand resident suppliers and delivered to a New Zealand address. When you provide a New Zealand delivery address at checkout, the estimated tax applies to your items and is calculated into your order total. 15% GST is also applicable on any delivery or gift-wrap charges associated with orders of LVG.

      GST will apply to each LVG in an order, regardless of the total value of all items in an order.

      The order details display a tax breakdown for LVG where estimated GST is calculated, collected, and remitted by Amazon.com.au. This includes LVG sold and fulfilled by third-party sellers shipped from overseas to a New Zealand address.

      An invoice or order summary with relevant order and tax details is available in Your Orders. To view, or print an invoice, go to Print an Invoice or Order Summary.

      If the order total is above $1,000 NZD, an estimated Import Fees Deposit may apply to the order. This deposit pays any import taxes, fees or charges on your behalf (or on the behalf of the recipient).

    • StrayfireX on 06/07/2021 - 16:12

      You certainly don't need to pay AU GST, only NZ GST.

      For example the $199 AUD Nokia 3.4 showed up as $208.04 when I asked it to deliver to my NZ address.

      $199 / 11 = $18.09

      $18.09 x 10 = $180.90 (this is the AU GST free price)

      $180.90 x 1.15 = $208.04 AUD (with 15% NZ GST) + $2.65 AUD postage to Albany

      That's not bad. There's a lot of things that are horrendously overpriced in NZ that are sold in Australia. Looking forward to this.

  • Bargain-Hunter on 06/07/2021 - 08:24

    YESS! Can't wait to see the deals.

  • m83x on 06/07/2021 - 08:26

    No cashbacks for NZ? (ie ShopRewards, Kiwiwallet?)

    • Wakrak on 06/07/2021 - 08:27
      +1

      Maybe Cashrewards because it's AU? No idea though.

  • gcnz on 06/07/2021 - 08:43
    +1

    Is there a way to change it to NZD? and get the final price without going though the checkout process? (ignore, I got my account working :) )

  • ohHiMark on 06/07/2021 - 11:53

    I hope they don’t use AusPost because they delivered my stuff to someone in Australia weeks ago (I received an item delivered email, and the address was nothing like mine in NZ)
    I emailed them that day over 3 weeks ago and haven’t heard a single word. I’m so mad, my order was just under $100 and I had bought a limited edition item too.

    Any advice anyone please?

    • Jaqqour on 06/07/2021 - 14:32
      +1

      AUS post is rubbish, has taken over a month from sending to deliver small items and cards for birthdays etc.

      If the address was showing wrong for your item you were tracking then I would suggest taking it up with the seller not AUS post. Maybe the seller has have given you the wrong tracking link or maybe they screwed up.. it does happen, but it's likely a seller side issue from your description.

      Good luck!

      • ohHiMark on 07/07/2021 - 21:32

        Yeah I emailed the seller (Warner Music) nearly a week ago.
        I was only thinking of it from the ‘maybe the seller would get a better chance at a response from AusPost because they’re a proper business’ angle.
        But I didn’t think of those other possibilities, that will give me some other things to ask them in order to solve the mystery…
        Maybe I should ring them when I get over this cold I have.
        Thank you!

  • Rooster on 06/07/2021 - 12:04

    Au post always like that

  • Wakrak on 06/07/2021 - 16:12
    +1

    Anker products might become cheaper for us.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07DBXZZN3/ref=ox_sc_sa…

    Anker Fast Wireless Charger, 10W Wireless Charging Stand
    $30.64 AU delivered after using 20% off coupon.

  • Terrorbytezz2007 on 17/07/2021 - 21:37

    Has anyone recently bought from Amazon AU? I have two orders. One went past the expected delivery and has now changed to "Delayed not shipped", this was ordered 10 July. The other order "Delivery date pending", ordered 11 July. Sending customer support gives me the same computer generated response each time and also doesn't make sense either.

    Is it just me having issues? First time buying but I'll be hesitant to use Amazon again.

    • Kiwi on 17/07/2021 - 21:46
      +1

      Yea, I've placed a few orders. Definitely second rate in the shipping department compared to Amazon US/UK. Incredibly poor. Incorrect tracking numbers, no tracking number, stating that items are in stock then providing no shipment date. One package did arive a few days early though, so there is that, it is quick, DHL from Aus.

    • Wakrak on 17/07/2021 - 21:54
      +2

      May be affected by Covid.

      "Amazon shutters main centre. One of the nation’s largest online retailers has been forced to shut down its Sydney operations after a coronavirus outbreak at its chief fulfilment centre."

      • Story from July 13. theaustralian.com.au
      • Dunno on 18/07/2021 - 01:35

        this, talk about the same situation on ozbargain

      • Terrorbytezz2007 on 19/07/2021 - 22:26

        Yup - that's it. Confirmed by chatting with support instead of emailing. Would be nice if they said that was the reason in the first place, instead of leaving everyone in the dark.

        Wonder how long the delay would be? 2 weeks because everyone isolating? Hopefully everyone recovers though.

        • Wakrak on 20/07/2021 - 17:11

          Just got an email stating that my stuff has been shipped and should arrive this Friday. 1 week off the original estimated delivery date.

  • Wakrak on 02/09/2021 - 18:00

    "Due to the costs associated with Visa transactions, beginning 1 November 2021, Amazon will apply a 0.5% surcharge to purchases made using Visa credit cards on Amazon.com.au. You can avoid the surcharge by using any debit card, Zip, or any non-Visa credit card like a Mastercard, Amex, or UnionPay card. Additionally, we are working to add more, faster and cheaper payment options for customers."

    • Seeker on 02/09/2021 - 18:30

      Not particularly great news given that only one of the major NZ banks offer a MasterCard. Wonder what the ‘more, faster and cheaper payment options’ will be.

  • ace310 on 02/09/2021 - 20:10

    Expecting one package between 3-7 Sep. Hasn't shipped yet so thinking it will be delayed as per above comments.

    Fortunately I got mastercard and zip so will be safe on extra charges.

  • Banto on 13/09/2021 - 14:43
    +1

    If you are planning to buy cast iron cookware, do check for the ones from Lodge in Amazon AU. Occasionally they drop the price and can be had for a fraction of the cost of buying in NZ. Moving to Lodge cast iron cookware from the Non stick was one of the good decisions we made. Lodge ones are very good quality Cast iron cookware without the super expensive price tag of (enameled) cast iron cookware from Le Creuset.

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