Mainfreight Sponsored Freighting
Mainfreight supports domestic and international designers by offering free freighting of garments to and from World of WearableArt HQ in Nelson, New Zealand.
Mainfreight sponsored freighting is available for designers in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.
While the freighting cost is sponsored, there is a subsidised handling/customs fee to be paid by international designers. Drop-off dates are fixed, to allow time for freighting schedules. Garments must be delivered to drop-off points within the specified timeframes to qualify for sponsored freighting.
To take advantage of Mainfreight sponsored freighting you need to:
- Ensure the box(es) that you pack your garment into fits within 1.0 cubic metres (m3). If your box(es) are over 1.0m3 additional fees may be incurred.
- Book your garment with Mainfreight by emailing the appropriate participating depot.
- Drop off your packed garment at the appropriate depot during the specified drop-off dates (see below).
This free freighting option is from participating Mainfreight depots only and is not door-to-door.
New Zealand Designers
Mainfreight sponsored freighting is available from the main centres of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Please note that this free freighting option is from the depots, not from your garment’s location. Your garment will be returned to the same depot.
Main Centre Depot Information
Auckland
Wellington
Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1061
Phone: 09 259 5500
Attn: Kevan Collins
Pipitea Wellington
6011
Phone: 04 816 5200
Attn: Pou Fiso
Christchurch
Dunedin
Wigram
Christchurch 8042
Phone: 03 348 4059
Attn: Debbie Blackburn or Laurie McMahon
South Dunedin
Dunedin 9012
Phone: 03 455 1009
Attn: Lucy Wispinski
If you do not live near one of these centres, Mainfreight offers a 20% discount on freight for your entry to get from your local depot to the closest main centre depot. This enables you to take advantage of free freighting from a main centre depot to Nelson. There are 28 local depots around New Zealand – check out the Mainfreight website to find your closest depot.
Mainfreight Depot Drop-Off Dates
Mainfreight Main Centres:
For free freighting to Nelson.
Thu 11 May – Thu 25 May 2023
Mainfreight Local Depots:
For 20% off freighting to the nearest main centre depot.
Fri 12 May – Fri 19 May 2023
International Designers
Mainfreight sponsored freighting is available for designers in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam. Please note that this free freighting option is from the depots, not from your garment’s location. Your garment will be returned to the same depot. The staff at Mainfreight will be able to help you with all freighting and clearance documentation and queries.
When using the Mainfreight Sponsored Freighting option, there is a subsidised handling/customs fee which will be payable to the Mainfreight office when you drop off your entry. This fee includes the return of your entry to that depot.
Australia: $250 AUD
United States: $250 USD
Europe: €250 EUR
United Kingdom: £250 GBP
China & Hong Kong: $250 USD (local currency equivalent)
Taiwan: $250 USD (local currency equivalent)
Singapore: $250 USD (local currency equivalent)
Thailand: $250 USD (local currency equivalent)
Vietnam: $250 USD (local currency equivalent)
Mainfreight Depot Drop-Off Dates
Mainfreight Sponsored Freighting is only available during the dates listed below.
United Kingdom & Europe: Monday 13 March – Monday 20 March 2023
United States: Monday 20 March – Monday 27 March 2023
Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Monday 27 March – Monday 3 April 2023
Australia: Monday 3 April – Monday 10 April 2023
Contacts and Details 2023
The Mainfreight depots offering sponsored freighting and their contact details are listed below. If you do not live near one of the participating depots but still want to take advantage of the sponsored freighting option, Mainfreight also offer a 25% discount to help freight your entry to the nearest participating depot in Australia, the United States and Asia regions.
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Fax: 0061 2 9384 7999
Brisbane
Fax: 0061 7 3638 3999
United States
Chicago
LA / SF
New Jersey
Atlanta
Dallas
Asia
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Singapore
Mobile: 00886 978 118 160
Vietnam
Thailand
Europe
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Italy
Alternative Freighting
You are welcome to use alternative freighting options, courier services or postal companies from your city or country.
WOW will return your garment using the cheapest method available, at your cost, and will contact you in advance to arrange this.
All entries must be at World of WearableArt HQ in Nelson by Monday 12 June 2023, 5pm (NZT) at the latest.
World of WearableArt Ltd
95 Quarantine Road
Annesbrook
Nelson 7011
New Zealand
Hand delivery
You are also welcome to hand deliver your entry to World of WearableArt HQ in Nelson, however this is by appointment only. Please contact Logistics Coordinator Daniela Tiare to arrange a suitable date and time in advance.
All entries must be at World of WearableArt HQ in Nelson by Monday 12 June 2023, 5pm (NZT) at the latest.
Additional Freighting Considerations
Insurance
Garment insurance is the designer's responsibility from the time of dispatch through to its ultimate return.
Electronics and Batteries
Batteries and power banks are classed as dangerous goods and generally are not accepted for freighting. You will need to discuss with your freighting provider before packing batteries with your garment.
If your garment has electrical components, please make sure that you provide detailed instructions. Our guidelines on electrical components can be found here.
If your garment requires a specialised form of power supply, please email our Collections & Wardrobe Manager, Tanya Jacobs to discuss further.
We will not be able to return any batteries or power banks sent with garments.
Customs Clearances
New Zealand’s biosecurity and custom clearance requirements are important to understand when sending your garment. All customs and clearance costs must be covered by the designer.
- On your customs declaration form, state a nominal value for your garment (e.g. Less than AUD $100 or US $150). Please note that this is not a reflection of the true value of your garment, it is merely for customs purposes – you may insure your garment to any value.
- Garments not sent with a nominal value will incur additional customs charges, payable by you (the designer) before your entry is released into New Zealand. This will delay arrival in Nelson.
- Customs charges incurred on arrival in New Zealand will be in addition to those paid at origin.
- If you are asked by your freight provider to provide the Terms of Shipment (sometimes called Incoterms), use ‘Deliver Duty Paid’ (DDP).
- Please state on your documentation AND mark the box containing your entry: “Temporary Exhibit Only. Not for retail sale.”
We have created these templates to assist with documentation: SLI for Mainfreight Sponsored Freighting, Commercial Invoice
Bio-clearances
New Zealand has strict requirements around biosecurity and biological materials entering the country. These have been put in place to help protect New Zealand’s native plants and animals from introduced pests and diseases. If you have used biological materials, you will need to check carefully that your garment will be able to clear biosecurity requirements.
- Ensure that the contents including any biological materials are fully declared on your customs declaration.
- Before entering a garment that uses animal or plant products, establish whether the products are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) https://cites.org/eng/disc/what.php.
- If necessary, ensure that your entry is accompanied by the necessary export documentation from the CITES authority in the country of origin.
For more information on New Zealand Biosecurity:
Visit the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website for more information about New Zealand Biosecurity restrictions around importing your entry into New Zealand https://www.mpi.govt.nz/importing/.
If you have a specific query, you can also email info@mpi.govt.nz or phone 0064 9 909 3030.
Garment Returns
Garments are returned at two points each year:
- Entries that are not selected at First Judging are returned September/October.
- Finalist entries are returned January/February.
We will return your garment back to the address in your WOW Designer Profile. Keep your address details up to date and correct. Please note that your garment may not return in the same box.
Returning garments that are not selected at First Judging
- Entries that were received via Mainfreight sponsored freighting will be sent back to the Auckland Mainfreight depot in September. They will then be shipped in the next available container to the relevant depot.
- If you have sent your garment at your own expense, we will get in touch with you directly to make the necessary arrangements for returning it to you.
- New Zealand entries that are not selected will be returned to designers in September/October each year.
Returning Finalist Garments
- International garments that were sent via Mainfreight sponsored freighting (and are not being acquired or held on temporary loan) will be transported to the Mainfreight depot in Auckland by end of February. They will then be dispatched in the next available container shipment to the relevant depot.
- If you have sent your garment at your own expense, we will contact you by the end of January to make arrangements to return it to you.
- New Zealand garments are returned to designers in January/February each year (except for any garments acquired or being held on temporary loan).
Need help freighting your entry?
If you need any further assistance with freighting details, please contact the Competition Department:
Logistics Coordinator, Daniela Tiare: daniela@worldofwearableart.com