NZ Post has confirmed its plans to stream mail into the parcel network.
From July, New Zealand Post is hiking its prices.
The Postal Workers Union say people's personal letterboxes at their home are "much more secure" than postal hubs.
The poorly packaged order has people a bit bent out of shape.
Police have even noticed cars following courier vans to scope out their next targets.
Police said Kiwis should get packages delivered to a place where someone will be home.
Posties will use bicycles, e-bikes or walk instead to deliver mail.
China's zero COVID-19 policy closing shipping ports and Russia's invasion of Ukraine causing logistical disruptions in Europe could contribute to shipping delays worldwide.
Work time rules are that drivers must take a break of at least 30 minutes after 5.5 hours of work time.
The United States Postal Service has suspended mail deliveries to New Zealand.
There are concerns some may be missing out on their employment rights at work.
The postman was filmed calling a house a "f***ing s***hole" last week.
"I sort of can't believe something like this happens in New Zealand."
Kiwis spent $585 million online in November.
NZ Post said COVID-19 sparked a surge in online shopping, which is expected to continue.
"We expect there to be a one day delay of items due to be delivered in Auckland. "
The packages have been stuck since NZ moved to alert level 3 and it received an influx of items.
Toll says the driver involved has been "terminated".
CEO Scott Jenyns says they expect demand to ease off under alert level 2.
A move to level 3 will see a wave of businesses crank back to life - and the pressure on courier operations will surge further.