Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting the following information concerning rural post contracts and parcel delivery practices:
* A list of all current rural post contracts where the contracted service does not include same-day parcel delivery (i.e., parcels arriving at the depot after the contractor has commenced their daily route and are delayed until the next working day's delivery). For each such contract, please provide:
* The approximate geographical area covered by the contract (e.g., specific rural delivery routes or regions).
* The reason for the absence of a same-day parcel delivery requirement in the contract (e.g., contractual terms, logistical constraints, service level agreements).
* The typical frequency of parcel deliveries under these contracts (e.g., 5 days a week, 3 days a week).
* Any provisions within these contracts that address or acknowledge the delay of parcels arriving after the daily dispatch.
* Any internal policies, guidelines, or communications issued to rural post contractors that specifically address the handling and delivery timeframe of parcels received at the depot after the initial daily dispatch for rural routes.
* Data or estimates, if available, on the average daily volume of parcels that experience a one-day delay in delivery to rural addresses due to arriving at the depot after the relevant rural contractor has departed.
I understand that NZ Post is obliged to respond to this request as soon as reasonably practicable, and no later than 20 working days after its receipt. If any part of this request needs to be clarified, please contact me as soon as possible.
If you decide to withhold any information, please specify the grounds for doing so under the OIA.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Yours faithfully,
James