New Zealand is a small, beautiful country at the bottom of the world — and while that’s something that makes us a little quirky and unique, it does come with a cost when it comes to shipping. Kiwis know this well; we often pay more just to have everyday items delivered. Free shipping is always appealing — I loved Book Depository for that very reason — but for most small businesses (and even many larger ones) it simply isn’t sustainable.

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