Mail delays as NZ Post checks e-buggies for fault

New Zealand Post is warning there could be mail delays as it has had to pull its fleet of electric buggies from the street because of a fault. Chief operating officer Brendon Main said an issue with the rear suspension of three of its Paxster delivery vehicles had resulted in removal of the fleet. An investigation is being carried out. ‘‘It’s too early to tell exactly how long mail delays could be, but customers will be kept updated on the NZ Post website.’’ Posties who use Paxsters would instead use bicycles, e-bikes or walk to deliver mail. Main said there would be no impact on courier items or rural delivery, and each Paxster would return to the streets once checked or repaired. It was the second time the buggies had been pulled from service this year.