The postal agency tonight moved to clamp down on fears around the delivery of mail, saying it takes the security of mail "very seriously". NZ Post has since delivered the missing mail to the intended addresses, with a letter of apology. Over a period of 17 months Lindsay, who was supposed to deliver the mail to homes in Wakatipu, hoarded the mail at her house. In a statement to the Herald , NZ Post said it takes the security of mail "very seriously". "If any discarded mail is found, it is sent to customers with a letter of explanation and suggestions for keeping mail secure after delivery.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2016 06:11 UTC