Returns & Refunds
Changed your mind? You’ve got 30 days.
We want you to love what you ordered. If something isn’t right, here’s exactly how returns, exchanges and refunds work at Hormay.
Two kinds of returns
Change of mind
Return eligible items within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange.
- Unused, unwashed and in original condition
- In the original packaging, with tags and seals intact
- Return shipping is paid by you — we recommend a tracked service
- Original shipping charges aren’t refundable
Faulty, damaged or wrong item
Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 always apply — no time limit from us, no hassle.
- Let us know with a photo of the issue
- We’ll repair, replace or refund, depending on the problem
- We cover the return shipping cost
- Damaged in transit? Please tell us within 7 days of delivery
Hygiene & safety
Items we can’t take back for change of mind
For health and safety reasons, the following can only be returned if they’re faulty or not as described:
Food & drink
Snacks, chocolate, honey, wine and other consumables.
Opened beauty
Skincare, makeup and fragrance once the seal is broken.
Baby feeding
Infant formula, baby food and opened feeding items.
Health & wellness
Supplements and vitamins once opened.
Sale items can be returned for change of mind as long as they meet the conditions above.
How to return
Four easy steps
Get in touch
Email orders@hormay.co.nz with your order number and what you’d like to return.
Get approval
We’ll reply within 1–2 business days with your return approval and our return address.
Send it back
Pack the item securely and send it with a tracked service. Keep your receipt.
Refund or exchange
Once it arrives and is checked, we process your refund or send your exchange.
Refund timing
| Refund processed | Within 5 business days after we receive and check your return |
| Refunded to | Your original payment method (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay) |
| Showing in your account | Usually 5–10 business days after processing, depending on your bank |
| Exchanges | Sent out within 1–2 business days of receiving your return, subject to stock |
Need to start a return?
Send us your order number and a quick note — we’re a small team and reply to every message ourselves.