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Where is the Mailroom?	You can visit us in the basement of the Clocktower Building, South end, Room B36. See map here. Our mailing address is: 362 Leith Street, Dunedin 9016.
What are the University's PO Boxes?	University of Otago – PO Box 56, Dunedin 9054 University Union – PO Box 968, Dunedin 9054 OUSA – PO Box 1436, Dunedin 9054
What is the Dunedin campus' postal code?	9016 for physical addresses; 9054 for the PO Box address
I need to send a letter / parcel, can I buy a stamp or courier bag?	We will use the University Permit Stamp or University courier bag and charge you through EFTPOS
Where can I post University Permit Post envelopes?	All University mail with the permit stamp MUST be sent through the Mailroom. Any mail posted through a Post Office or at a Mail Box will be returned by NZPost, delaying the delivery process.
Do you stock stamps?	No, however we are able to use the University Permit stamp – payment is made through EFTPOS
What customs requirements are there for sending my item overseas?	For non-documents and items weighing under 2kg a Green customs declaration sticker is completed here in the Mailroom. For items over 2kg or where documents are required to be sent by International Courier, a white Customs Declaration form is required. It is preferred that you use the online Parcel Lodgement Program. Please contact us to assist in setting this up.
What courier products does the Mailroom stock?	We provide courier bags and tickets for all national overnight, same day delivery, and economy two day delivery using the following suppliers: NZ Couriers CourierPost Peter Baker Transport Fastway (Amarax) PostHaste University Branded bags – for use with all courier companies including NZ Post
Is mail for the University Colleges and other campuses considered internal?	Yes, all colleges and campuses receive a one day delivery including the Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington campuses.
What is the cut off time for mail to go out at end of day?	Mail items need to be with the Mailroom by 2:15pm. Courier items need to be with the mailroom by 3:15pm.
What is the Christchurch campus' address?	Physical address: University of Otago, Christchurch 2 Riccarton Avenue Christchurch Central Christchurch 8011 Postal address: University of Otago, Christchurch PO Box 4345 Christchurch 8140
What is the Wellington campus' address?	Physical address: University of Otago, Wellington 23a Mein Street Newtown Wellignton 6021 Postal address: University of Otago, Wellington PO Box 7343 Newtown Wellington 6242
What is the Wellington Liaison Office's address?	Physical address: University of Otago Schools’ Liaison Wellington Level 5/117 Lambton Quay Wellington Central 6011 Postal address: University of Otago Schools’ Liaison Wellington PO Box 400 Wellington 6140
What is the Auckland Centre's address?	Physical address: University of Otago Auckland Centre Level 4 385 Queen Street Auckland Central Auckland 1010 Postal address: University of Otago Auckland Centre PO Box 5543 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142
Who are the Mailroom's preferred suppliers?	The mailroom has awarded International Freight Logistics preferred supplier status for: Imports and Exports Air Freight / Courier Shipments Sea Freight Shipments Supplier Controlled Shipments MAF & Customs Clearances Other preferred suppliers to the mailroom include: New Zealand Post DX Mail CourierPost DHL New Zealand Couriers Post Haste Peter Baker Transport