Postal Policy
The Ministry advises the Minister of Communications on the regulatory environment, including competition in postal services, so that New Zealand postal market operates efficiently.
We also administer the register of postal operators. If you intend to carry letters as defined by the Postal Services Act then you are required to be registered as a postal operator. To become a registered postal operator is straightforward. To register please ensure you have read and understand the Postal Services Act 1998 and are aware of your responsibilities as a registered postal operator. You are then required to complete and send in the Postal Operator Registration Forms.
If you have any questions please contact the Ministry directly.
The Postal Services Act 1998
The Postal Services Act 1998 [link to Interim Website of New Zealand Legislation] came into force on 1 April 1998 and removed New Zealand Post Limited's monopoly on the carriage of standard letters.
No person may carry letters for profit unless he or she is registered as a postal operator by the Ministry of Economic Development.
Information Disclosure for Postal Policy
The Postal Services (Information Disclosure) Regulations 1998 require New Zealand Post to disclose certain information to the public.
Register of Postal Operators
[ Published 09 April 1998 ]
Registration information about postal operators in New Zealand.
Postal Policy Documents
Documents including registration forms, guide to the obligations and rights, information leaftlet on postal services in New Zealand and the Deed of Understanding.
Media Statements
Media statements on the corporatisation of the postal service in New Zealand.
Postal Policy is administered by the Information Technology and Telecommunications Group, part of the Energy and Communications Branch.
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