The Government has signed off changes that let NZ Post cut back to just two delivery days a week in towns and three in rural areas.

Postal Workers Union co-president John Maynard said to Ryan Bridge that they are 'very critical' of the decision as it appears NZ Post prioritises returning a dividend to the Government over it's customers.

But NZ Post says nothing is changing yet, and rural communities will still get extra protections under this new deal.

LISTEN ABOVE

• NZ Post given green light to cut delivery days further, close more post offices
• 'That's our job': NZ Post head says service cuts reflect changing habits