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Returns & Refunds

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.

30-day change-of-mind returns Faulty items covered by NZ law Refund to your original payment

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.

Please don’t send items back without contacting us first — returns without approval may take longer to process.

Refund timing

Refund processedWithin 5 business days after we receive and check your return
Refunded toYour original payment method (card, Apple Pay or Google Pay)
Showing in your accountUsually 5–10 business days after processing, depending on your bank
ExchangesSent 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.