Shipping policy

Thank you for choosing ROBERT WETHERELL. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, our onlinestore focuses on retailing premium fresh seafood and fresh produce. We abide by strict order handling protocols and adopt insulated cold-chain packaging with ice packs to keep perishable goods fresh, striving to deliver all orders safely and meet expected logistics schedules.
Order Processing Time
We finalize order verification, commodity inspection and sealed cold packaging within 1 to 3 business days after successful payment and order confirmation. Order processing services will be suspended on New Zealand weekends and national public holidays. During busy promotional cycles and order surges, order preparation may be delayed slightly. We will send timely email alerts to customers once obvious delivery delays occur.
Shipping Rates and Delivery Estimates
Shipping fees are calculated based on package weight, overall size and delivery destination. The exact logistics cost will be automatically calculated and displayed on the checkout page before payment confirmation. All fresh food orders will be delivered via refrigerated courier service, with an estimated delivery period of 1 to 3 business days, subject to actual logistics status. The stated delivery time is for reference only. Actual arrival time may be affected by logistics provider operational failures, extreme weather, regional traffic restrictions and official holidays. Fresh perishable items cannot be delivered to PO boxes and some remote rural zones.
Shipment Confirmation and Order Tracking
Once our warehouse completes parcel handover to authorized logistics partners, you will receive an official shipment confirmation email including dedicated tracking codes and logistics inquiry entrances.
Due to cross-system data synchronization delays, parcel tracking information will be updated and accessible for query within 24 hours after shipment. If tracking data cannot be loaded normally, customers may contact our support team for manual parcel tracing.
Incorrect Address Disclaimer
Customers shall fill in accurate, complete and valid recipient addresses, postal codes and contact numbers during checkout, and double-check all delivery information before submitting orders.
ROBERT WETHERELL shall not bear any liability for misdelivery, delivery failure or parcel loss caused by false or incomplete information provided by buyers. If parcels are returned to our warehouse due to address errors, buyers need to bear all additional reshipping fees independently.
Lost or Damaged Packages
If your fresh food parcel is missing or untraceable during transit, please submit a loss investigation request to our customer service within 2 days after the scheduled delivery date.
Cold-chain transportation may lead to packaging rupture. If you receive damaged goods or compromised temperature packaging, please retain the original outer packaging and take clear evidentiary photos within 2 hours after receiving parcels. Our team will conduct comprehensive verification and deliver targeted solutions as soon as possible. Perishable fresh items cannot be returned once accepted by customers without packaging damage.
Fresh Food Storage and Consumption Notice
All fresh seafood and produce must be refrigerated or frozen immediately upon receipt. Please consume products before the best before date. We reject after-sales claims for spoilage caused by improper storage, delayed collection after delivery and incorrect food handling by customers.
Domestic Shipping and Biosecurity Notice
We provide domestic shipping services across New Zealand for all fresh merchandise. All fresh goods must comply with New Zealand biosecurity requirements. We will not be responsible for parcel detention and relevant losses arising from buyers' non-compliance with local food import and biosecurity regulations.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about shipping regulations, logistics progress and delivery after-sales issues, please contact us via official channels below:
Trade name: ROBERT WETHERELL
Phone number: +64 21 608 3571
Email: info@robweth.shop
Physical address: 32 Rata Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand