The Postal Workers Union thinks pressure from the government is behind proposed moves to overhaul New Zealand Post.
The State Owned Enterprise (SOE) is considering plans like heavier sacks for posties and reducing the number of days they make deliveries.
Postal Workers Union spokesman John Maynard says SOEs are under huge pressure to cut costs.
He fears the sacking of the chairman of ACC is a prime example of what happens if the government is not pleased with decisions.
Maynard thinks that could be a reason why the board is looking at the changes.
Following the news that changes are being considered to offset a decline in mail volumes postal workers decided to brainstorm their own ideas to keep people using snail mail.
Maynard says to promote the use of mail, workers want all hand addressed greeting cards to go through the mail at 50 cents.
At the moment, if they are any bigger than a standard letter size they cost $1.
Maynard says workers are also proposing New Zealand Post fix problems affecting confidence in its Fast Post service.
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Post new commentjuic3y said on 2010-06-10 @ 11:51 NZDT: Report abusive post
Why cut Saturday post if "Saturday can be one of its busiest days" If there is less mail to deliver, then it is more sensible to deliver every second day I think if technology such as "phone, email and social networking sites" is taking over "snail mail" then NZ Post should move with it too, and offer similar services. Some suggestions as follows: - Providing access to e-mail in NZ Post shops - NZ Post's own social network - Being able to send hardcopy letters through online scanning system
Tigerflower said on 2010-06-10 @ 09:25 NZDT: Report abusive post
In behalf of my Mum, (she doesn't have EMAIL!!) What about the TV guide subscription that comes on a SATURDAY. Would the TV guide have to post out earlier? Sure, the bills can wait but what about other magazine subscriptions, Trademe items, Birthday cards (things that people still look forward to receiving and wouldn't be able to enjoy in the weekend if Saturday mail was cancelled). NZ post have risen costs enough already. Will Saturday NZ post shops be closed next? Find another way PLEASE!
Paul Hickson said on 2010-06-10 @ 08:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
Our RD delivery may have less postage but now has tons of advertising, courier parcels, trade me items and of course rural newspapers and the Herald. I dont believe they are going broke. Many business's operate seven days a week. Six days a week service must be continued.
golfer girl said on 2010-06-09 @ 20:41 NZDT: Report abusive post
There as some of us who are self employed and Saturdays are work days and mail delivery is appreciated. Have you noticed everything Jim Bolger touches turns sour - the National govt., leaky home's caused by his govt changing the building code, and now NZ Post - it's all about bigger profits not comsumers convenience and certainly not about Posties welfare on wet days !! Roll on permanent retirement for Jim Bolger !
Noddy samurai said on 2010-06-09 @ 10:48 NZDT: Report abusive post
Lazy people want to get some thing for nothing