RD Businesses For Sale / Wanted

For Sale

Rural Delivery Business for Sale – Hikurangi Area

Well-established rural delivery run servicing Whananaki Beach with approximately 360 customers.

Included:

• Brand new Hyundai iLoad

Enquiries:  📞 Fiona – 027 222 6832   📧 Email: fiona.oldershaw@xtra.co.nz

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Rural Delivery Business for Sale – RD2 Hikurangi

Servicing a traditional farming community with growing numbers of lifestyle blocks.

Run Details:

• 245 km Monday to Friday, 175 km on Saturday

• Approx. 510 delivery points (and growing)

• Secondary vehicle: iLoad 2017, included at no extra cost

Enquiries:  📞 Heinz/Heidi – 021 024 05444    📧 Email: rd2hika@gmail.com

Wanting to Buy

For Sale

Pokeno & Tuakau – Rural Delivery Run Available

Runs: RD2 Pokeno & RD3/4 Tuakau (combined into one run)
Details:

• One leased van to take over

• Approximately 680 boxes

• 5 days per week

Enquiries: Contact Kirsty – 021 392 155

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RD3 Waiuku – Rural Delivery Run Available

Schedule: Monday to Friday
Delivery Points: 723, plus Castaway Resort
Notes: No Herald newspapers
Run Details:

• Approx. 134 km per day

• 28.5 hours per week

• One-person operation

• Continuously growing route

Serious enquiries only  📧 Email: michelle.lennard@xtra.co.nz
📞 Phone: 020 4015 5279

Wanted to Buy

For Sale

Wanted to Buy

Ohaupo Waikato  area. I want to buy a rural delivery business. Please contact 027 941 9281 or salvadorscafe@hotmail.com. 

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Rural Delivery Run wanted in the Te Awamutu / Cambridge area.

Please contact Michelle : 021 042 4135

For Sale

RD5 Tauranga – Rural Delivery Business for Sale

This well-established Rural Delivery business is available for purchase, covering Welcome Bay, Waitao, Kairua, and Matapihi. After 11 years servicing this area, the current owners are looking to focus on their smaller run, RD6 Tauranga.

Key Details:

• Approx. 1500 box holders

• Route length: ~140 km

• Operated with two Toyota Hiace vans

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday

  • First part: ~7 hours per day

  • Second part: ~9 hours per day
    (Can be adjusted to suit preferred work structure)

Services Provided:

• Delivery of mail and parcels

• Delivery of newspapers and community papers

• Circular distribution

Contracts & Additional Income:

• NZ Post contract, renewed every 3 years with annual review each November

• Additional parcel income through Coural, including NZ Couriers, Post Haste, DHL, and more

• Option to become a Coural shareholder

Requirements for Purchase:

• Ability to pass a drug test and police check

• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence

• Must meet all NZ Post contractor requirements

Additional Information:

• Reliable full-time employee currently in place and willing to stay on

• Two Rural Post-branded Toyota Hiace vans can be included

Enquiries:  📧 Contact: Peter Logger – rd5tauranga@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy

For Sale

Rural Delivery Business for Sale – FEATHERSTON (RD2, Wairarapa)

First time on the market since 2005 – after 20 years living the dream, it’s time for me to retire.

This stunning rural delivery run offers spectacular coastal scenery, taking you to the southernmost point of the North Island – a true fisherman’s paradise.

Run Highlights:

• Approx. 220 km per day

• Over 200 mailboxes

• Operating Monday–Friday

• Contracted with NZ Post for mail, parcels (large and small), and circulars

• Delivery of local and community newspapers

• Deliveries for multiple courier companies

• Established relationships with local businesses (e.g., Country Store, bars/restaurants, rural tourist attraction)

• Previously operated alongside the successful tourism venture “To the Coast with the Post”, offering strong potential for extra income

Included:

• 2022 Toyota Hiace ZR, approx. 230,000 km

Requirements:
Prospective owners must hold a clean full driver’s licence and pass NZ Post’s vetting criteria. Full training will be provided.

Contact:
📞 Gordon – 0274 308 866  📧 Email – tt500@xtra.co.nz

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Rural Delivery Business for Sale – RD2 & RD3 Pahiatua

This well-established rural delivery run operates Monday to Friday and is managed by one person.

Run Details:

• 350 delivery points

• Approx. 170 km per day

• Busy run with plenty of parcels

• Friendly and supportive customers

Contracted Services:

• NZ Post: mail, parcels, newspapers, circulars

• Additional parcel deliveries for NZ Couriers, Post Haste, and Amarex

Buyer Requirements:

• Must hold a full, current driver’s licence

• Must pass a police check, drug test, and an interview with NZ Post

For more information:
📞 Kim – 027 658 0350  📧 Email – kimthepostie@gmail.com

Wanted to Buy

For Sale

ural Delivery Business for Sale – RD4 Palmerston North

Owners are selling after 16 years to retire. This run is Palmerston North based, delivering to the Horowhenua area, covering approximately 220 km per day, Monday to Friday.

Run Details:

• Delivery of circulars, newspapers, and parcels from courier partners

• Mixed customer base: rural and lifestyle properties

• Suitable for a full-time operator

• New Toyota van included at valuation plus GST

Buyer Requirements:

• Must be approved by NZ Post

• Must pass police and drug checks

• Must hold a clean driver’s licence

• Full training will be provided

For serious enquiries only: 📧 Email: RD4@inspire.net.nz (Contact: R Barnfield)

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Small Business for Sale – Wainuiomata Rural Delivery

This Wainuiomata rural delivery business is on the market for the first time in 19 years. If you love the outdoors and meeting people, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Run Details:

• Approx. 27 hours per week, 5 days (Mon–Fri)

• Covers 77.36 km per day, approx. 260 delivery points

• Contract in place with NZ Post until Nov 2024 (renewed every 3 years)

• Includes a 2004 Toyota Fielder (1.8 petrol, automatic, amber beacon, sign-written) at no extra cost

Requirements:

• Full, clean NZ driver’s licence

• Able to lift up to 25 kg

• Must pass a drug test and police check

• Start time approx. 7:30 am, with flexibility

Additional Income:

• Parcel deliveries for PBT Couriers, Post Haste Couriers, and NZ Couriers
  
  

Enquiries: 📧 Email: karenpasene@gmail.com  📞 Phone: 027 875 8839

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Wanted to Buy

Wanted to buy rural run wanted in Taranaki , please call 0278903596 or haideeparkinson@gmail.com

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Hi, I am wanting to purchase a Rural Mail Run in and around the Taumarunui area please.

Contact Jeff  027 242 1802 or jeff.dunlop1@live.com

For Sale

Wanting to Buy

wanting to purchase a Rural Mail Run in and around the Nelson / Tasman area please.

Contact Grant 027 253 7933 111024

For Sale

Rural Delivery & Scenic Tour Business for Sale – Akaroa (RD3)

Akaroa’s Eastern Bays-based operation, running Monday to Friday.

Run Details:

• Approx. 120 km per day

• Approx. 250 mailboxes & PO boxes

• Unique Scenic Mailrun Tour operated alongside NZ Post deliveries, offering extra income daily

• Loyal rural customer base with plenty of advanced bookings for Scenic Tours

• Full website and booking system included in the sale

• Qualmark accreditation, active social media accounts, and Tripadvisor presence with 5-star reviews

Included:

• New Blue Toyota Hiace 10-seater van with P/A system, fully signwritten

Requirements for Purchaser:

• Full, clean driver’s licence with P endorsement

• Approval from NZ Post

• Must pass police check and drug test

• Training and support provided

• Current owner may stay on as a relief driver if required

Confidentiality:

• Confidentiality agreement required prior to disclosure of financial records

For genuine enquiries:  📧 Email: easternbaysscenicmailrun@gmail.com
Website: akaroamailrun.com Contact: Jeff or Suzi

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Rural Delivery Run for Sale – RD9 Waimate, South Canterbury

Enquiries:  📞 Contact Lisle Kennard – 021 1515 909

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Rural Delivery Business for Sale – RD7 Ashburton

Details:

• 430 boxholders

Enquiries:  📧 Email: Alan – susan.hop@hotmail.co.nz

Wanting to Buy

Just wanting to buy a Rural Mail Contract around Christchurch,  call shaun. 021 22 66666 or whereisthatguy@gmail.com. 

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For Sale

Rural Delivery Runs for Sale – Riverton

RD1 Riverton

• Approx. 300 delivery points

• 8 hours daily plus 3-hour Saturday newspaper contract

• Covers approx. 172 km per day

• Stunning coastal views with potential for future subdivisions & income expansion

RD3 Riverton

• Through established rolling farmland and ancient beech forest

• Approx. 280 delivery points, 168 km per day, 8 hours daily

• Includes local newspaper contract

Additional Info:

• Vehicles (KGM Rextons) may be available at valuation

• Historic Riverton is 35 km from Invercargill, known as the ‘Riviera of the South’ with fine beaches, surfing, a museum, and various shops and eateries

Enquiries:  📧 Email: sjbuckley@xtra.co.nz (Contact: Suzie)

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Rural Delivery Business for Sale – Dipton & Balfour

Well-established rural delivery run based in Dipton, servicing Dipton and Balfour townships as well as Dipton PO Boxes.

Run Details:

• Operates Monday to Friday, with Saturday papers only

• 277 delivery points covering approx. 247.5 km per day

• One-person operation

Requirements for a Successful Buyer:

• Must pass a police check

• Must pass a drug test

• Complete an interview with NZ Post

• Hold a full, current driver’s licence

Included:

• 2024 Mitsubishi Triton 4WD, fitted with a canopy and fully NZ Post compliant (optional)

After nearly 25 years, it’s time to retire.

Enquiries:  📱 Wayne – 021 046 4597  ☎️ 03 230 6117

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Rural Delivery Business for Sale – Invercargill

Well-established rural mail contract based in Invercargill, delivering to 240 mailboxes and covering 250 km per day, 6 days a week (Monday–Friday for NZ Post, Saturday for newspaper delivery). This run can be operated by one person.

Requirements for Prospective Buyers:

• Must pass a police check

• Must meet NZ Post requirements

Included:

• 2024 Mitsubishi Triton, sign-written to NZ Post specifications

The current owner has operated this business for 18 years and is now retiring.

Enquiries:  📞 Derek – 021 160 7080   📧 Email – d.v.smith@xtra.co.nz

Wanted to Buy

Wanting to purchase a Rural Mail Run in and around the Dunedin area please. , please call Steeve - 0224599668 or steevepoulose@gmail.com