Some people following their applications' progress using online trackers noticed they were being held up at an Auckland mail centre before being sent to the UK. Photo / 123rfSome people following their applications' progress using online trackers noticed they were being held up at an Auckland mail centre before being sent to the UK. Photo / 123rfBy Gill Bonnett of RNZNZ Post says the volume of British passport applications is causing delays to them being sent to the UK. PostShop staff told customers they had to use an express service, which cost $121, to send their applications. But some people, following their packages’ progress using online trackers, noticed the applications were being held up at an Auckland mail centre before being sent to the UK.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 09, 2026 23:31 UTC