Are there PO boxes in New Zealand?

Are there PO boxes in New Zealand?

To set up a PO Box or Private Bag, you will need to visit your local NZ Post store to complete your application. Bring the following things with you: The annual fee for the service you require. Show proof of ID (e.g. driver licence, passport, etc.)

What is the difference between a Private Bag and a PO Box?

It differs from PO box delivery in that whereas the holder of a PO box has to go to the post office in order to collect mail, the mail sent to a private bag is dispatched to the holder by a mail contractor.

Can parcels be sent to a PO Box NZ?

You can send to P.O. Boxes/Private Bags and Waiheke Island addresses and some rural addresses at no extra cost. CourierPost has products which make shipping simple.

How do I apply for a post box?

Visit the GPO in your area along with your id and address proof and a white sheet. Write an application in the name of Chief Post Master giving your justification for the need of having a post box number. If your request is accepted someone from Postal dept. will visit your address to verify the authenticity.

How do PO boxes work?

PO Boxes are located inside a post office and are locked 24/7. The only way to access these is with the right key or combination lock. Some areas are now accessible 24/7, so you can collect your mail at a time most suitable. As PO Boxes are hosted by the post office, you can ensure quick delivery of your mail.

What is a PO Box good for?

It provides speed, privacy, security, convenience and mobility. P.O. box mail is often delivered earlier in the day than mail at a home or business and lets customers keep their home addresses unpublished. Packages are kept safe and secure until they are picked up.

Can you use a mailbox for personal use?

By law, a mailbox is intended only for receipt of postage-paid U.S. Mail. Recently, there have been reports of people placing non-mail items that did not bear U.S. postage in local mailboxes.

Can a parcel be delivered to a PO Box?

Send your parcels to your PO Box If you’ve bought something that’s too big to fit in your own PO Box, we’ll give you temporary access to one of ours.

Can you use a PO Box for everything?

It’s federal law that only a postal employee or box user can put anything into their box. As a result, major shipping companies, FedEX and UPS only deliver mail to actual street address. With a PO Box you can end up only being able to receive USPS mail.

Is having a PO Box worth it?

USPS PO Boxes are worth considering when: You receive lots of mail (but few packages) and don’t mind going to the post office every day to view and retrieve your mail. You don’t need to use your address for general business purposes.

How do I get a postal address?

A postal address may be applied for by individuals or developers by completing an application form (or sometimes by writing a letter or emailing the local authority) and may need to be accompanied by a drawing showing the extent of the premises, and relevant planning permissions. A fee is chargeable for applications.

What is the amount of rent charged for a post box?

Any person or organisation can get a post box by paying a rent of Rs 150 per year or Rs 50 per quarter-year. Postboxes are similar to bank lockers and are located within post offices.

What are the benefits of having a PO Box?

Can I put my neighbors mail in their mailbox?

Yep. There is no potential penalty for putting your neighbor’s mail into their mailbox if it is was accidentally dropped off in your own box. If you live somewhere with cluster mailboxes and so can’t open up their box, leave it at their front door or, if you have a good relationship, hand it to them in person.

Can you touch someone else’s mailbox?

It’s illegal to tamper with mailboxes. You can’t place non-postage stamped mailers inside mailboxes or hang them on the outside of a mailbox. Doing so can result in a hefty fine for each infraction. It can even lead to a federal investigation because mailbox tampering is considered a federal crime.