Government approves changes to NZ Post mail delivery requirements

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 11:29am

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, NZ Post

The government has approved changes to the Postal Deed of Understanding, allowing NZ Post to reduce the minimum number of mail delivery days for urban and rural areas. These changes aim to ensure service sustainability as the average number of letters received by households has declined.

How they headlined it

11:12am

1. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 11:12am

   Why you might soon have fewer mail delivery days (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 11:24am

   NZ Post allowed to cut number of delivery days, post shops after deed change (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 7 Oct 2025, 11:29am

   New minimum number of days NZ Post has to deliver mail confirmed (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 11:29am

   Changes may mean cuts to mail delivery days (opens in new tab)