Mailbox Requirements

 

NZ Post has set specifications for mailboxes to help Posties deliver mail safely, securely and efficiently.

When setting up your mailbox

• Make sure your street number is clearly visible.
• Position your mail box on the street line, accessible from the footpath. Ensure the terrain around your mailbox is free of obstructions and hazards and is easy for your Delivery Agent to access.
• Avoid locating your mailbox on a hill, slope, bank or up steps.
• Maintain safe and clear access to your mailbox, with no shrubbery or obstacles in the way.
• The height of your mailbox must be between 900mm – 1200mm from the ground to the mail slot.