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Letters Cost More, Mail Service Hangs On | Auckland News
Starting July 1st, sending a standard letter in New Zealand will cost $3.60 — a sharp jump from $1 back in 2018 — as NZ Post struggles with falling mail volume and rising inflation. With fewer than two letters per household weekly and a shift toward parcel delivery, the postal service is entering a “period of transformation.” Seniors and organizations like Grey Power are hit hardest, forced to go digital or risk losing members. Despite cost-cutting efforts, NZ Post vows to keep mail alive as long as people use it — and yes, your old KiwiStamps still work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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