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  1. How is the database updated and how often?
    Our data is updated continuously and a new version of the PAF is released every three months, at the end of the March, June and September quarters, and in mid-December.
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  2. How often will postcodes change?
    While we would not expect changes to be frequent or extensive in nature, New Zealand Post may, in the future, need to update the postcode system to reflect significant changes in delivery point...
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  3. What if my mailing database was to change by more than 5%? Should I get a new SOA?
    It is only mandatory to update the SOA once a year. But, if churn exceeds 5%, we recommend that you consider data cleansing and a re-issue of your SOA as mail performance and customer satisfaction...
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  4. What assistance can I get to update postcodes and addressing standards?
    New Zealand Post recognises that the postcodes and address standards require business customers to make changes to customer databases.  An online Address and Postcode Finder is available for all...
    Date Updated: 03/02/2012
  5. What are New Zealand Post's expectations for changes to businesses stationery, business cards etc?
    If a company has business cards and other printed matter that contains old postcodes, these can continue to be used for as long as they have them in stock.  When reprints are required, the...
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  6. Can I submit a lodgement based on an extract from a master database using the SOA details for the master database? What if the quality of the extract isn't as high as that of the master database?
    The SOA you obtain for your full database applies for all mailing lodgements for the full 12 month period. When selecting your mailing data (even if you think the portion selected might be less than...
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  7. Can a customer use another company's database with their Statement of Accuracy ID Number? Updated
    Yes, on the proviso that the database is not merged or altered in anyway with any other data. And, that the company providing the database gives express permission for the recipient to use the data...
    Date Updated: 08/05/2012
  8. Can I amalgamate individual SOAs from various databases to obtain an overall SOA which I can then apply to all my lodgements?
    Blended / amalgamated SOAs are not permitted - the SOA certificate must relate to a discrete dataset. However, you may combine your mailing databases into one master database and get an SOA issued...
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  9. When will the online address and postcode finder be updated to incorporate changes to Auckland after November 2010?
    It will be updated in early November 2010
    Date Updated: 02/02/2012
  10. How do I match the Change My Address file to my database?
    This is entirely up to your business and its processes. Simply run a query to match a field in the file against one in your database. Typically the following is used: Match by name Match by address...
    Date Updated: 05/03/2012
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