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Posties angered by NZ Post annual report

Author
Hannah Bartlett ,
Publish Date
Mon, 31 Aug 2015, 6:18AM
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Posties angered by NZ Post annual report

Author
Hannah Bartlett ,
Publish Date
Mon, 31 Aug 2015, 6:18AM

Posties are delivering a strong message following the release of New Zealand Post's annual financial results.

It's sparked concern over the future of some services - including calls for a Parliamentary Inquiry.

Postal Workers Union spokesperson John Maynard says New Zealand Post is forced to do the leg work for private competitors - which "cherry pick" what work they want to carry out.

"They're running down the service and we're also worried they may be next looking at contracting out the postie jobs."

He said ultimately it's those who rely on the postal service who lose-out - especially the elderly or those without access to computers.

Maynard believes franchising of post shops and removal of post boxes are disadvantaging those who rely on the postal service.

"We want people to understand, to be able to come make representations to a public enquiry that their post offices are being pulled out, against the will of a lot of people and the knowledge of a lot of people in the community."

"New Zealand Post is making it harder for people to post letters, so that's one area that we want looked at."

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