Something to write home about: new Ophir postmistress on her charming job (opens original article in a new tab)

Harriet Cameron, the new postmistress of Ophir, manages New Zealand's oldest continuously operating post office, which serves as a historic community hub and tourist attraction.

• Harriet Cameron runs the Ophir Post Office, the oldest continually operating post office in New Zealand.
• The post office features historic elements like 40 pigeonholes, old telephones, and an original safe, serving as a community hub.
• Despite NZ Post reducing services elsewhere, Ophir's post office remains vital for locals and a popular tourist attraction.