Postal e-volution
Private Box are set to revolutionise postal mail delivery in New Zealand
10 February 2008
The first Post Office in New Zealand was established in Russell in 1840. Since then the fundamentals of physical mail
delivery haven’t really changed, and it remains one of the most antiquated communication channels left in New Zealand.
Or it was, until Private Box launched their brand new service – a digital mailroom.
The first of its kind in New Zealand, this online service allows customers to view their postal mail, via the internet
from anywhere in the world. Through Private Box (www.privatebox.co.nz), you can set up one central address to which all
post is delivered. You then log-into your secure digital mail room and can access electronic images of your mail. You
can download these images or electronically forward the file. Then you decide what to do with that piece of mail,
recycle it, shred it, or forward mail to your chosen physical address. “Customers are finding this service incredibly
simple and easy to use. With one just a few clicks of a mouse they have dealt with all their physical mail,” Steven
Morey, Private Box CEO commented.
For businesses using one central address eliminates customer confusion with a change of address. Or if you regularly
travel (for business or pleasure), you can always access and respond to those important pieces of postal mail. But this
innovative service not only saves time and money, it also helps the environment. “All paper is recycled here. And
because you only forward the mail you need, you’re using less resources,” added Steven.
With the increasing occurrences of identity fraud, postal mail security is becoming a hot topic. “Throughout our sorting
and scanning process all mail is securely handled and carefully monitored to ensure the utmost level of security,”
Steven commented. And with a digital mailroom, your mail is delivered to a secure post office box, rather than a mailbox
on the street.
About Private Box
Set up in 2005 Private Box uses the internet to give customers access to their physical mail from anywhere. Private Box
provides customers with a central address (or addresses) for all their postal mail. Once any letters and documents are
received, an email alert is sent to customers, who then log-on to check what has arrived. Addresses are used by people
over the world, from businesses that need a physical presence in New Zealand, to tourists and immigrants who need a
permanent address. Many customers are moving constantly, so a permanent physical address means they’re never out of
contact with their postal mail.
ENDS
www.privatebox.co.nz