The Deed of Understanding
The Deed of Understanding is a legal arrangement between the Government and New Zealand Post. It sets out certain obligations for our business.
It was last substantively reviewed in 1998. Compliance with the Deed is monitored by means of information disclosure regulations.
The Deed requires New Zealand Post to continue to provide a universal postal service.
Read the full Deed of Understanding (PDF - 14kb) between New Zealand Post and the Crown and the 15 December 2010 variation (PDF - 96kb).