Retired Masterton district councillor Roddy McKenzie is urging rural people to get behind the campaign to oppose a three-day-a-week postal delivery service, which he believes will severely affect the well-being and security of rural communities.
New Zealand Post recently proposed introducing a three-day-a-week postal service to cut costs after reconsidering its business model, which it said was rapidly heading into loss-making territory.
Mr McKenzie, who is vigorously opposed to the changes, attended a meeting in the Kopuaranga Hall on Monday and said the response from those present was one of determination to stand up for the rural postal service.
He said the intention was to set up a working group and elect officers to lead the fight against the proposed changes.
About 30 people were at the meeting and Mr McKenzie said many business owners and individuals were vocal about their concerns.