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.

2022 Deed of Amendment

The 2018 Deed of Amendment provided for a review of the terms of the Deed to be completed by 1 March 2021. On 30 March 2022, New Zealand Post and the Crown agreed to extend the date for completion of a review by no later than 30 June 2024.

Read the Deed of Amendment (PDF - 6MB).

2018 Deed of Amendment

The 2013 Deed of Amendment and Restatement provided for a review of the terms of the Deed to be completed by 1 November 2018. On 30 October 2018, New Zealand Post and the Crown agreed to extend the date for a scheduled review out until 1 March 2021.

Read the Deed of Amendment (PDF - 205KB).

2013 Deed of Understanding (Deed of Amendment and Restatement)

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 Deed of Amendment and Restatement (PDF - 4.7MB) between New Zealand Post and the Crown. This amends and restates the Principal Deed (see the 1998 Deed of Understanding).

1998 Deed of Understanding

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 1998 Deed of Understanding (PDF - 14KB) between New Zealand Post and the Crown and the 15 December 2010 variation (PDF - 96KB).