Index Eight - 2000 - 2004

Stamps Issued 2000 - 2004

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2000
2000 - First to see the New Dawn.      
             1999/2000 - The Last Sunset / A New Dawn.
                   Two issues celebrating a new century.          
            The Millennium Series - The Complete Series.
                    A page with links and showing the stamps of every issue with brief details.
           The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

1999/2000 - New Zealand Wine Post - Turn of the Century.
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.

                    The NZ Wine Post commemorative issue.

2000 - New Zealand Wine Post - Air Export UK & USA.     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                          
                    The NZ Wine Post definitive issue.

 2000 - Spirits and Guardians / Year Of The Dragon.    
          2000/2012 The Year of the Dragon.
                    A detailed look at the two Year of the Dragon issues in 2000 and 2012.
          2000 The Volcanic Taniwha Sisters.
                    $1.10 Te Hoata and Te Pupu - The Volcanic Taniwha Sisters. The story behind this stamp is told in this post.
          Kurangaituku - The Bird Woman.
                   Another legend from ancient Maori culture illustrated by a stamp from this issue.  
          2000 - Tales of Two Taniwha.
                  Two Taniwha sea guardians, Araiteuru and Tuhirangi.

          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.

2000 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
         Game Bird Habitat Page Two - 2000 - 2009.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

2000 - Gold Round Kiwi.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2000 - Scenic Definitives.
         2000 Scenic Definitives.
                   The Scenic Definitive issues of 2000 plus three stamp exhibition miniature sheets.

2000 - Kiwiana II.

         2000 Kiwiana II  Booklet.

                   A cartoon-style featuring New Zealand Kiwiana.

2000 - The Stamp Show London.
         2000 Scenic Definitives.
                   The Scenic Definitive issues of 2000 plus three stamp exhibition miniature sheets.

2000 - On the Road - Classic Cars.
         2000 - On the Road - Classic Cars.
                   The On the Road stamp issue featured six post-war cars that have been and still are seen on New Zealand roads    

2000 - Scenic Reflections.
          2000  Scenic Reflections.
                   Six stamps showing landscape reflections on various bodies of water.

2000 - World Stamp Expo.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2000 - The Queen Mother - 100 Years.
         2000 & 2002  Queen Mother.
                   Two issues in this post. The first is a happy event and the second a sad event.

2000 - Sydney Olympic Games and Sporting Pursuits.
          Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
                    A thematic collection of all the NZ stamps issued for these games.

2000 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Nativity story using designs are based on 16th and 17th-century artistic interpretations.

2000 - Health Issue. "Teddy Bears and Dolls."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                    The part teddy bears and dolls play in childhood development.

2000 - Canpex Exhibition / 150th Anniversary of Canterbury.
          2000 Scenic Reflections.
                     The miniature sheet for this exhibition shows two stamps from the Scenic Reflection Issue.

2000 - Threatened Birds.
         2000  Threatened Birds.
                     This issue looks at threatened birds of New Zealand and two stamps were part of a Joint Issue with France. 

2000 - Ross Dependency Transport on Ice.
         2000 Ross Dependency Transport on Ice.
                    Overcoming the challenges of transport in Antarctica.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.
         Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The 40c stamp is in our Sub Collection - New Zealand Military in Antarctica.

2000 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.

 

2001

2001 - One Hundred Years of Moving the Mail.
         100 Years of Moving the Mail.
                    This sheetlet of ten stamps presented ten different chapters of our postal history.
         Trains of New Zealand.
                   40c Railway Travelling Post Office.

2001 - Marine Reptiles /The Year of the Snake.
          2001 / 2013 Year of the Snake.
                    A detailed look at the two Year of the Snake issues in 2001 and 2013.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets. 

2001 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
         Game Bird Habitat Page Two - 2000 - 2009.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

2001 - Hong Kong Stamp Exhibition.
        2001 Hong Kong Stamp Exhibition.  
                   Threatened Birds exhibition miniature sheet and souvenir envelope. 

2001 - Garden Flowers.
          2001 Garden Flowers. 

                    Six colourful and beautiful stamps.

2001 - Stamp Odyssey Exhibition Invercargill.
         2000 Scenic Definitives.
                   The Scenic Definitive issues of 2000 plus three stamp exhibition miniature sheets.

2001 - Art From Nature.
         2001 Art From Nature.
                   Items from nature become attractive art pieces.

2001 - Aircraft.
          2001 - Aircraft.
                     Six aircraft that have made a difference to New Zealand.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The $1.50 value showing a DH100 Vampire is in our Military Collection.

2001 - Dunedin Railway Station - Local Definitive.
          New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.
                 This iconic station features on stamps for local Dunedin mail.
          Dunedin Railway Station.
                    A collection of stamps showing this beautiful and historic building.

2001 - New Zealand Wine Post - Special Definitives. 

      New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post Export to Japan issue, Chardonnay issue. Local Sunday Delivery.

2001 - Greetings.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.
          Personal Message & Greeting Stamps.
                    Stamps designed for greeting cards and letters. 

2001 - Belgica Exhibition.
          100 Years of Moving the Mail. 
                    A miniature sheet featuring stamps from the 100 Years of Moving the Mail issue.

2001 - Scenic - One Hundred Years Of Tourism.         

          2001 Scenic - One Hundred Years of Tourism.
                      Capturing tourism scenes and activities of New Zealand.

2001 - Health Issue. "Cycling."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      Cycling for exercise and health. 

2001 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Christmas Carols. 

2001 - Queen Elizabeth II Royal Visits.
          2001 Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Visits.
                     Six stamps covering five decades of royal visits to New Zealand.

          
          Queen Elizabeth II - A Young Queen.
                    The 40c value was used in our post on the young Queen Elizabeth II.
          1949 - 1952 Cancelled Royal Visits.
                     The 40c value showing Queen Elizabeth opening Parliament is used here.
          Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

2001 - Penguins.

         2001 Penguins.

                   Six penguins commonly found around New Zealand.

2001 - Ross Dependency Penguins.
        2001 Ross Dependency - Penguins.
                  Emperor Penguin, Adelie Penguin commonly found in Ross Dependency.
        Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2001 - Lord Of The Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring.
          Lord of the Rings I - The Fellowship of the Ring.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of the first movie.
          Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - An overview.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2001 - New Zealand Wine Post - First Conquerors of Mount Cook.            

         New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                  
                   The NZ Wine Post commemorative issue.

2002
2002 - Group One Winners / Year of the Horse.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets. 
          2002 / 2014 The Year of the Horse.
                    A detailed look at the two Year of the Horse issues in 2002 and 2014.

2002 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
         Game Bird Habitat Page Two - 2000 - 2009.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

2002 - Native Fungi.
          2002  Native Fungi.
                   Five colourful stamps showing five native fungi we often overlook.

2002 - Architectural Heritage.
          2002 - Architectural Heritage.
                    This issue celebrated six significant New Zealand buildings.
          Trains of New Zealand.
                    $1.50 value showing Dunedin Railway Station.
          Dunedin Railway Station.
                    A collection of stamps showing this beautiful and historic building.
          Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

2002 - Northpex Exhibition 2002.
          Lord of the Rings I - The Fellowship of the Ring.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of the first movie.

2002 - Art Meets Craft - Joint Issue with Sweden.
         2002 Art Meets Craft.
                   Seven stamps exploring the art found in crafts working with materials such as wood, clay & glass.

2002 - Children's Book Festival.
         2002 Children's Book Festival Stamps.
                   Results from the 2002 New Zealand Post Children's Book Festival 'Design a Stamp' competition.

2002 - Bronze Round Kiwi.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2002 - Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900 - 2002).
         2000 & 2002  Queen Mother.
                   Two issues in this post. The first is a happy event and the second a sad event.

2002 - Scenic Coastlines.
        2002 -Scenic Coastlines.
                  Six stamps showing the beauty of New Zealand Coastline.

2002 - Health Issue. "Healthy Eating."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      The benefits of healthy living, and the importance of eating a variety of food from the four main food groups.

2002 - Amphilex Exhibition.
          Lord of the Rings I - The Fellowship of the Ring.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of the first movie.

2002 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Church interiors each fitted into an arch-shaped design.

2002 - Leading The Waves - Boat Design.
          International Yachting.
                    This stamp issue is included in our yachting collection.

2002 - America's Cup.
          International Yachting.
                    This stamp issue is included in our yachting collection.

2002 - Stampshow Melbourne Stamp Exhibition.

2002 - Antarctica Post - The Blue Penguin.

         Antarctica Post - Page One.

                   The First issue of Antarctica Post.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2002 - Holiday Hideaways.

         2002 Holiday Hideaways.

                  Six, holiday cottages, bach or crib as they are called.

2002 - Vatican City Joint Issue.
         2002 Vatican City & New Zealand Joint Issue.
                   One stamp design issued by both countries.

2002 - Ross Dependency Discovery Expedition.
          2002 Ross Dependency - Discovery Expedition.
                   The 100th anniversary of the Discovery Expedition.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2002 The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers.
          Lord of the Rings II - The Two Towers.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of the second movie.
          Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - An overview.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2002 Resene Stamps.

          Resene Stamps - Part One (2002 - 2004).

                    Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

2002 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.

2003
2003 - America's Cup - Team New Zealand.
          International Yachting.
                    This stamp issue is included in our yachting collection.

2003 - The Year of the Sheep.
          2003 / 2015 The Year of the Sheep.
                    A look at both Year of the Sheep issues in greater detail.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets. 

2003 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
         Game Bird Habitat Page Two - 2000 - 2009.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

2003 - The Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary.
         2003 - Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary.
                  Five stamps featuring five ballets performed by this company.

2003 - Military Uniforms.
          2003 Military Uniforms.
                    The full sheet plus details and notes on each of the 20 stamps.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    This miniature sheet is in our Military Collection.
          1900 The Boer War.
                    The 2 stamps from this sheet also appear in our post of stamps of the Boer War.

2003 - New Zealand Wine Post - Dunedin Excursion Trains.     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post definitive issue. Locomotive Definitives.

2003 - Scenic Definitives.
          2003 Scenic Definitives.
                    A new post of the Scenic Definitive series showing the 2003 & 2004 issues.

2003 - Conquest Of Everest.
          2003 Conquest of Everest.
                   50 Years Later. Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander, Sir Edmund Hillary together achieved what no man had ever done before - reached the summit of the world's tallest mountain.

2003 - Queen Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of the Coronation.
          2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary.
                    2003 Queen Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary is included in the issues leading up to the 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary.

2003 - Centenary of New Zealand Test Rugby.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.
          2005 - 150 Years of New Zealand Stamps.
                    One of the stamps in this issue, the $1.50, is used in our post celebrating 150 Years of New Zealand Stamps.

2003 - New Zealand Wine Post - Hot Air Balloon.     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post definitive issue. Airmail Definitive.

2003 - Health Issue. "Children at Play."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      The Children's Playground and children at play.

2003 - Scenic - Waterways.

         2003 - Scenic Waterways.
                     Waterways stamps depicted photographs taken by members of the Photographic Society of New Zealand. 

2003 - Veteran Vehicles.

          2003 Veteran Vehicles.
                     Five cars that shaped the early history of cars in New Zealand. 

2003 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    The Christmas theme was Tree Decorations.

2003 - Ross Dependency Marine Life.

          2003 Ross Dependency - Marine Life.

                    Marine life found under the Ross Ice Shelf.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2003 - Bangkok World Philatelic Exhibition.
         2003 - Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary.
                 The miniature sheet and FDC featured the New Zealand Ballet.

2003 - The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King.
          Lord of the Rings III - The Return of the King.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of the third movie.
          Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - An overview.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2003 - Welpex National Stamp Exhibition.

2003 - New Zealand Wine Post - Vintage Aircraft.     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post definitive issue. Airmail Definitive.

2003 - Antarctica Post - The Purple Penguin.
           Antarctica Post - Page One.
                   The 2002 design with value and colour change.
          Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2003 Resene Stamps.

          Resene Stamps - Part One (2002 - 2004).

                    Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

2003 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.

2004
2004 - Zoo Animals / The Year of the Monkey.
         2004/2016  The Year of the Monkey.
                   The two issues of the Year of the Monkey showing one of the first Chinese New Year series from 2004 and the second New Year series from 2016.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.

2004 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
          Game Bird Habitat Page Two - 2000 - 2009.

                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

2004 $4.40 Tourist Booklet.
         2004 Unusual Issues.
                  Special Tourist Booklet 10 x 40c Tory Channel and 4 x 10c Champaign Pool stamps.

2004 - Hong Kong Stamp Exhibition.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2004 - Postcard Stamps / Postage Labels.
          2004 Unusual Issues.
                    Fun labels and stamps aimed at the tourist market. 

2004 - Rugby Sevens.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2004 - 150 Years of Parliament.
          2004  150 Years of Parliament.
                    Five of the buildings where Parliament have met.
          Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

2004 Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) Pre-Stamped Envelope.          
          2004 Unusual Issues.
                   2004 pre-stamped envelope marked 30 years since ACC first opened.

2004 - Scenic Definitives.
          2003 Scenic Definitives.
                    A new post of the Scenic Definitive series showing the 2003 & 2004 issues.

2004 - Historic Farm Equipment.
          2004 Historic Farm Equipment.
                   Five stamps showing equipment once used on New Zealand farms.

2004 - World Of Wearable Arts.
         2004 World of Wearable Arts.
                  Five costumes from this amazing contest.

2004 - 45c Parliament Stamp.
        2004  150 Years of Parliament.
                 40c stamp reissued with 45c value.
        Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

2004 - Garden Flowers II.
       2004  Garden Flowers II. 
                  Five flowers found in New Zealand gardens.

2004 - Le Salon du Timbre Paris Stamp Exhibition.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2004 - Emergency Provisional.
          2004 Unusual Issues.
                    A stamp used to cover shortages of printed stamps.

2004 - The Lord of the Rings - Home of Middle Earth.
          2004 - Landscapes of Middle-Earth.
                    A look at this issue in more detail showing miniature sheet, FDCs and adhesives.
          Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - An overview.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. This issue looked at some of the locations of Middle Earth.

2004 - Athens Olympic Games.
          Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
                    A thematic collection of all the NZ stamps issued for these games.

2004 - New Zealand Wine Post - New Zealand Birds.     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post definitive issue. 

2004 - New Zealand Wine Post - Green Kiwi (Officials).     
           New Zealand Wine Post - Page Two 2000 - 2009.                   
                   The NZ Wine Post stamps used for Official postage to Parliament & Customs.
           New Zealand Wine Post - Official Stamps.
                   A collection of the 'Official' Wine Post stamps.

2004 World Stamp Championship Singapore Exhibition.
          Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit - An overview.
                   An issue looking at some of the locations of Middle Earth.

2004 - Health Issue. "A Day at the Beach."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      Children doing various activities at the beach.

2004 - Tourism Definitives.
         2004 - 2006 Tourism.
                   A post looking at the two tourism issues.
         Mitre Peak, Milford Sound.
                    The $1.50 value was used in the thematic set on Mitre Peak.

2004 - Ross Dependency Emperor Penguins.

         2000 Ross Dependency Emperor Penguins.  
                    An issue showing solutions to the challenges of transport in Antarctica.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2004 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Traditional New Zealand Christmas Food.

2004 - Baypex Stamp Show.
         2000 Scenic Definitives.
                   The Scenic Definitive issues of 2000 plus three stamp exhibition miniature sheets.
         Pania of the Reef.
                   Includes a special cover released for the exhibition showing Pania of the Reef.

2004 - Extreme Sports.
          2004  Extreme Sports.
                  Five of the most popular extreme sports in New Zealand. 

2004 - Antarctica Post - Huskies.
         Antarctica Post - Page One.
                 Annual issue of Antarctica Post showing huskies pulling a sledge.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part One.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2004 Resene Stamps.

          Resene Stamps - Part One (2002 - 2004).

                    Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

2004 - Custom Advertising (CALs) / Personalised Postage Labels.

2004 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.

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