When was NZ Post established?
The USPS traces its roots to 1775 during the Second Continental Congress, when Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general; he also served a similar position for the colonies of the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Post Office Department was created in 1792 with the passage of the Postal Service Act.
Why did NZ Post rebrand?
Having multiple brands under the NZ Post banner has created confusion for our customers. With this move to a single brand we have worked to communicate the scope of our services more clearly, making it easier for our customers to understand what we have on offer - particularly our courier and online services.
New Zealand Post is a company with over 170 years of history. Since 1987, it has operated as a State Owned Enterprise (SOE) with the NZ Government as the 100% shareholder.
How old is NZ Post?
170 years
There are currently some delays with international deliveries. The COVID-19 pandemic is still causing delays to some parcels coming in and out of New Zealand due to reduced airfreight capacity and processing delays in certain countries. Thanks for your patience.24-Apr-2022
Which country has the first Postal Service?
The first documented use of an organized courier service for the dissemination of written documents is in Egypt, where Pharaohs used couriers to send out decrees throughout the territory of the state (2400 BCE). The earliest surviving piece of mail is also Egyptian, dating to 255 BCE.
On July 26, 1775, the U.S. postal system is established by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Franklin (1706-1790) put in place the foundation for many aspects of today's mail system.
What is a female postman called UK?
postwoman
Courier Post is a subsidiary of NZ Post, they offer nationwide courier service with 4 pickups and deliveries cycles per day. In 1989 New Zealand Post established CourierPost, a nationwide courier company designed to protect the company's parcel business from private competition.
Can you buy lost mail NZ?
Yes, You Can Legally Buy Unclaimed Mail and Packages.27-Aug-2022
New Zealand Couriers is a separate company, just like DHL and FedEx.04-Aug-2021
Who took over Postbank NZ?
ANZ
In 1998, the Postal Services Act removed New Zealand Post's statutory monopoly on the carriage of letters, opening up the market to full competition.
Is NZ Post profitable?
NZ Post is pleased to announce a net profit after tax of $60 million for the six months ending 31 December 2021.21-Feb-2022
The New Zealand Post and Telegraph Department was renamed the New Zealand Post Office in 1959.
How many employees does NZ Post have?
With a team of over 7,000 employees and contractors, many of whom operate in the public space on our roads, driveways and footpaths, safety and wellbeing is our number one business priority.
Chief Executive Officer, NZ Post Group. David Walsh became Chief Executive in May 2017. He joined the Group in February 2015 as Chief Financial Officer having previously held the position of General Manager Corporate and Finance at KiwiRail after his role as Chief Financial Officer was widened.
How many parcels does NZ Post deliver per week?
2 million parcels
That huge demand for online shopping has resulted in NZ Post delivering more than 2 million parcels every week, Dobson said. In Auckland NZ Post has seen the demand for online shopping reaching astronomical heights – with spending online more than doubling compared to October 2020.22-Nov-2021
Does NZ Post deliver at night?
A same-day evening delivery service for online shoppers. Delivers between 6 & 9pm Monday to Friday*, in and between Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch.
When was NZ Post established?