Walsh said the deed itself was quite clear about urban change over rural, with NZ Post taking the definition of rural from Stats NZ – of any area outside of delineated urban settlements, usually with a population less than 1000. He confirmed that NZ Post had completed an expansive series of site visits late last year to identify who uses what site and why, and what choices the company would have under a new configuration. The change of pace has ramped up for NZ Post, with Walsh saying that its parcel service now makes up roughly 65% to 70% of its revenue. The decision to close stores will also make NZ Post’s network more manageable, and help it back on the path to profitability. Minister for Media and Communications Paul Goldsmith said it was “blindingly obvious” that the way people communicate has changed dramatically.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 28, 2026 03:54 UTC