Overview
Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days from the date of purchase. If more than 30 days have passed since you received your order, we’re unable to offer a full refund or exchange, except where required under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in the same condition that you received it, and in its original packaging.
Products that cannot be returned
Certain products are not eligible for return, including:
- Perishable or consumable goods (e.g. liquid and granular fertilisers once opened or used).
- Custom-blended, bulk, or special-order products.
- Goods damaged or altered after delivery not due to our error.
Proof of purchase
To complete your return, we require a receipt, invoice, or proof of purchase. Please do not send products back to the manufacturer — contact us directly first so we can arrange the return.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we’ll notify you by email that it has been received and whether your refund has been approved. If approved, a refund will be processed to your original method of payment within 5–10 working days.
Late or missing refunds
If you haven’t received your refund after 10 working days:
- Check your bank or credit card account again.
- Contact your card issuer or bank — processing times may vary.
- If you still haven’t received it, please contact us at info@humates.co.nz and we’ll follow up immediately.
Sale items
Only regular-priced items may be refunded. Sale, clearance, or promotional items cannot be refunded unless they are faulty or damaged under the CGA.
Exchanges
We replace items only if they are defective, damaged, or incorrectly supplied.
If you need to exchange an item for the same product, please email info@humates.co.nz and send your item to:
New Zealand Humates Ltd
412 Rangiuru Rd RD8 Te Puke 3189
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Shipping returns
To return your product, please courier it to:
New Zealand Humates Ltd
412 Rangiuru Rd RD8 Te Puke 3189
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
- You are responsible for paying your own return shipping costs unless the item is faulty or supplied in error.
- Shipping costs are non-refundable.
- If your refund is approved, the original shipping cost will be deducted unless the return is due to our error.
- We recommend using a trackable courier service for returns.
Damaged or faulty goods
If your product arrives damaged or faulty, please contact us within 7 days of receiving it. We will arrange repair, replacement, or refund as appropriate under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Need help?
If you have any questions about returns, refunds, or exchanges, please contact: info@humates.co.nz.