Rural posties working 13-hour days due to surge in online shopping
Kia ora neighbours, rural posties are delivering 50 per cent more than their usual volume, and they’re feeling the pressure.
NZ Post is delivering about two million parcels every week, or four parcels per second, a spokeswoman said.
Post volumes were up 50 per cent in Auckland, and about 23 per cent in the rest of the country.
Two rural NZ Post contractors in Franklin, who were afraid of losing their contracts if they were named, told Stuff they were working 13 hours or more each day to deal with the volume.
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Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
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If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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