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How many New Zealanders are estimated to live more than (a) 5 kilometres, (b) 10 kilometres, and (c) 20 kilometres from their nearest remaining NZ Post access point following the current round of service counter closures?

Answered Question 8859 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many New Zealanders are estimated to live more than (a) 5 kilometres, (b) 10 kilometres, and (c) 20 kilometres from their nearest remaining NZ Post access point following the current round of service counter closures?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

I am advised that 90% of residents living in urban areas will still be within 4km of a NZ Post store following the proposed changes. Of the 142 sites impacted by the changes only three them are between 10-15km from the nearest site, which is the greatest distance away.