Postcode Network File (PNF)

Integrate postcodes within your Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and data to sharpen your business planning and decision-making.

The Postcode Network File (PNF) is the authoritative definition of the NZ Post Postcode Network. It is updated every six months, and includes approximately 1800 postcodes incorporating:

  • Urban delivery postcodes
  • PO Box and Private Bag postcodes
  • Rural Delivery (RD) postcodes, single-part or multi-part geographic area with postcodes

Advantages of the PNF

The Postcode Network File data can be represented in two dimensions (mapped), or modelled against other data such as physical addresses, city or town boundaries, census meshblocks and land valuation areas. This will assist with:

  • Planning and modelling: Get better insight into geographical trends with various data.
  • Personalising information services: Use location based technology to your benefit.
  • Asset management: PNF can help in the administration of man-made structures, and terrain through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

For full address matching and database cleansing, we recommend the Postal Address File (PAF) - New Zealand’s most complete and up-to-date file of postal addresses.

Pricing

All prices are in New Zealand dollars and exclude GST.

If you pay the annual licence fee you can access the PNF as often as you like, with six-monthly updates. 

Base licence

Fee of $400. For use within an organisation.

Commercial licence

Fee of $2,100. For incorporation into commercial products and services.

Next steps

  • View the PNF technical guide (PDF - 123KB) and licence agreement (PDF - 162KB).
    Please note that no amendments proposed by you apply, unless different terms are specifically agreed with you by one of our General Managers.
  • A current NZ Post account number (not an online Business account) is required for invoicing. If you don't have one, please download and complete an application for credit and a direct debit form.
  • Email the forms to [email protected], or call Jo Davidson 027 241 3814 for more information
  • Talk to your NZ Post Account Manager about your marketing objectives.