Marks and Spencer - free delivery to NZ until 13th November

[girlwithanewf]

How often do co. in the UK do deals like this for you NZ folk?

Not that often. There is free delivery for books on the Book Depository. More expensive than Amazon but if you are just ordering one or two books it usually works out cheaper than Amazon.

[girlwithanewf]

Oops! I took a look at the M&S website. 178 quid later...! Let's see how much Customs charge me! I may contact my mate at Customs to see!

I think this is the relevant information regarding customs on imported items via post.http://www.customs.govt.nz/inprivate...s/default.aspx
I once ordered clothes and it came to about 130-ish pounds including delivery charges and I had to pay $100 before they would release my parcel. This included tax on the actual delivery charge and biosecurity clearance. If there is free delivery I would suggest splitting up the order so each parcel is for a smaller amount.
Good luck and I hope your parcel slips through the net!