Hold mail
Find out how to put your mail on hold while you’re away, online or at your local PostShop.
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Fill in the form online or visit your local PostShop
Great for:
- Convenience no need to rely on friends and neighbours collecting your mail for you.
- Enjoying your holiday without worrying about your mail.
- Added security for your home – no tell tale overflowing mailbox to show you’re away.
To apply online you need
- Your New Zealand Drivers Licence
- A credit card to pay the fee
What to bring with you to your local PostShop
- A completed holds form, available at your local PostShop.
- Proof of identity – Passport, New Zealand Drivers Licence, HANZ 18+ Card, SuperGold Card or Community Services Card.
- If you are applying for a business, you should also bring a letter of authorisation on business letterhead.
Then visit your local PostShop to complete your Hold. Apply at least three working days before you go away.



