Index Eleven - 2015 - 2019.

Stamps Issued 2010 - 2014
Dark Blue: - Links to Posts.



2015
Jan 2015 - Air New Zealand 75 Years.
          2015 75th Anniversary of Air New Zealand.
                    5 stamps and collectables tell the history of our national airline.
        
Feb 2015 - 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.

Feb 2015 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.         
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
          Game Bird Habitat Page Three - 2010 - 2019.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

Feb 2015 - 175th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
          175th Anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi.
                    NZ Postmarked this anniversary with a special issue of a Miniature Sheet and a First Day Cover. Our post also included some of the older Treaty of Waitangi stamps.

Happy Birthday! Penny Black!
         2015 Happy Birthday! Penny Black!
                   175 years after the Penny Black issue we take a trip through stamp anniversaries of New Zealand. NZ Post did not mark this event with a stamp issue.

Feb 2015 - ICC Cricket World Cup.
          2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
                    A miniature sheet featuring 14 self-adhesive stamps.

Mar 2015 - The Spirit of ANZAC.
          1915 The Spirit of ANZAC.
                   The second of five issues marking World War I. (10 stamps plus miniature sheets.)
          2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series.
                   A summary of the five WWI series of issues.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.
          2015  Capital Stamp Show.
                   A miniature sheet & FDC showing three stamps from this issue.
          Simpson and his Donkey.
                   This amazing story about a brave man and a donkey who together saved many wounded soldiers by taking them down to the beach for evacuation.

April 2015 - ANZAC Joint Issue.
          2015  ANZAC Joint Issue.
                   A joint issue between Australia and New Zealand to mark the ANZAC Centenary.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.
       
May 2015 - New Zealand Native Shells.
          2015  New Zealand Native Shells.
                  An issued featuring five seashells only found in New Zealand.

June 2015 - NZ Wine Post - Red Kiwi Officials.
          New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   The 3rd issue of NZ Wine Post Official stamps. (Red Kiwi)

June 2015 - Matariki Vlll Maori New Year.
         2015 Matariki - Kowhaiwhai.
                   Issued to coincide with the dawn of Māori New Year, the Matariki 2015 stamp issue celebrates this ancient art form in a contemporary setting.         
        Matariki / Maori New Year.
                  This issue features the meeting-house rafter artwork of 5 Maori artists in our Matariki Collection.

July 2015 - Kiwi Kitchens.
         2015 Kiwi Kitchen.
                  This issue is about the many types of food popular with New Zealanders.

August 2015 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
          2015 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
                    Three New Zealand Heritage Sites featured on six colourful stamps.

August 2015 - Singapore World Stamp Exhibition. (Joint Issue)
          Singapore 2015 World Stamp Exhibition.
                   A joint issue between Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, in our case consisting of a single stamp and a miniature sheet.
          Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

September 2015 - Health Issue. "Sun-Safe."
          2015 Health Stamps.
                    The 2015 Children’s Health the SunSmart principles of Slip, Slop, Slap & Wrap.
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                    This set was included in our Health Stamp Collection.

September 2015 - All Blacks Jersey.
          2015 All Blacks.
                   TA 2015 All Blacks Jersey featured in a special collectors pack.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                   This stamp has been added to our collection on New Zealand Rugby.

October 2015 - New Zealand's Longest Reigning Monarch. 
         2015  Queen Elizabeth II.
                   Seven stamps - one for each decade of her reign.

October 2015 - Antarctica Post  - The Frozen Continent.
        Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                   Annual issue showing Antarctica from space.
        Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   This issue was added to our Antarctica Collection.

October 2015 - Capital Stamp Show.
          2015  Capital Stamp Show.
                   A miniature sheet & FDC issued to mark this stamp exhibition.

November 2015 - NZ Wine Post - Christmas Issue.
         New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   A preacher/minister preparing the Christmas Sermon.

November 2015 - Christmas Issue.
         2015  Christmas.
                    Our full post on this issue.
         Christmas Stamps - Part Three.
                          This issue included in our Christmas collection.

November 2015 - Ross Dependence  Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
         2015  Ross Dependency.
                   The story of the ill-fated The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–17).   
        Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   This issue was added to our Antarctica Collection.

November 2015 - All Blacks Miniature Sheet.
         2015  All Blacks Miniature Sheet.
                    New Zealand winning the 2015 World Rugby Cup.
         Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This miniature sheet is included in our rugby collection.

2015 - Resene Stamps - Paint NZ Beautiful.
        Resene Stamps - Part Three (2010 - 2015)
                   Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

November 2015 - Annual Collectors Album.
                 A post featuring the annual stamps collection 2013 - 2016.

2016 
January 2016  - 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.

February 2016 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.         
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
          Game Bird Habitat Page Three - 2010 - 2019.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

February 2016 - RSA: 100 Years of Service.
          2016-RSA: 100 Years of Service.
                    The centenary of Royal New Zealand Returned Servicemen's Association  (RSA).
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.

March 2016 - New Zealand Native Glowworms.
          2016  New Zealand Native Glowworms.
                    This issue looks at the native New Zealand glowworm that lights up wonderful displays in many caves around the country.

April 2016 - Courage & Commitment.
          2016 - Courage & Commitment.
                   Here is the third annual instalment (of five) in New Zealand’s homage to the Great War (World War I).
          2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series.
                   A summary of the five WWI series of issues.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.

May 2016 - Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday.
         2016 Queen Elizabeth 90th Birthday.
                   A miniature sheet of three stamps each of which contains three images that change when tilted.

May 2016 - 2016 Scenic Definitives.
        2016  Scenic Definitives.
                  Another six examples of beautiful New Zealand scenery.

June 2016 - Matariki  Kete.
          2016 Matariki - Kete.
                     An issue featuring the art of woven basket making.

June 2016 - Personalised Stamps.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    Our collection of Personalised Stamps.

June 2016 - NZ Wine Post - Courtney Windju Pinot Noir.
         New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                     A limited-edition pre-issue print proofs and presentation cards.

July 2016 - Road to Rio.
         2016 Road to Rio.
                    Celebrating the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
         Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
                    A thematic collection of all the NZ stamps issued for these games.

August 2016 - Antarctica Post - Douglas Mawson.
         Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                    Douglas Mawson was an Australian geologist and Antarctic explorer.
        Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   This issue was added to our Antarctica Collection.

August 2016 - NZ Wine Post - Yellow Wine Barrels.
           New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   Wine barrels in Weston's Winery on a special postage stamp.
        

September 2016 - It's a Kiwi Thing...
           2016 It's a Kiwi Thing!
                    Another 14 stamps celebrating Kiwiana. 

September 2016 - Health Issue. "Regular Daily Exercise."
           2016 Health Issue.
                    The theme this year is healthy activity - aerobic activity, strength building and flexibility. 
           Health Stamps - Part Four.
                    This issue has also been added to our Health Stamp Collection.

October 2016 - 75th Anniversary of the NZ Navy.
           2016   75th Anniversary of the Navy.
                    A six value issue marking this important event.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   The FDC of this issue was added to our Antarctica Collection.

October 2016 - A Journey Through Middle-earth.
         2016 A Journey Through Middle-earth.
                   A collectable miniature sheet and a leather-bound book.
         Lord of the Rings / Hobbit - An Overview.
                   This issue appears in our full Lord of the Rings / Hobbit collection page.

November 2016 - Christmas Issue.
         2016  Christmas. 
                   5 gummed and 3 adhesive stamps with a Christmas theme.
         Christmas Stamps - Part Three.
                          This issue included in our Christmas collection.

November 2016 - Ross Dependency Issue.
                  Five stamps showing creatures from the seafloor of the Ross Sea.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

November 2016 - Christchurch Stamp and Postcard Exhibition.
        2016 Christchurch Stamp and Postcard Exhibition.
                 A miniature sheet and its FDC sold by NZ Post for this expo.

November 2016 - Annual Collectors Album.
                 A post featuring the annual stamps collection 2013 - 2016.

2017
January 2017 - The Year of the Rooster.
        2005/2017 - Year of the Rooster.
                   The two issues of the Year of the Monkey, 2005 and 2017. 
        Chinese New Year.
                  The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.

February 2017 - Southern Lights. 
        2017 Southern Lights.
                  The southern aurora photographed from the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

February 2017 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.         
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
          Game Bird Habitat Page Three - 2010 - 2019.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

March 2017 - Native New Zealand Freshwater Fish.
         2017 Native New Zealand Freshwater Fish.
                   Five large stamps show native freshwater fish.

April 2017 - The Darkest Hour - 1917.
        2017 - The Darkest Hour - 1917.
                  Part four of the series of issues on World War I.
         2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series.
                   A summary of the five WWI series of issues.
         Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.

April 2017 - NZ WinePost - Bees Are Important.
       New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   A stamp celebrating bees importance in winemaking.     
    
May 2017 - British Lions Tour.
        2017 - The British & Irish Lions Tour.
                  A miniature sheet featuring The Lion's tour of New Zealand.       
        Rugby on New Zealand Stamps. 
                  This issue has been included in our collection of Rugby stamps.   

May 2017 - He Tohu.
        2017 He Tohu. 
                  Three stamps featuring three foundation documents of New Zealand.
                  Stamps and issues relating to Suffrage in New Zealand.                  

June 2017 - Definitive Issue.
          2017  Definitives. 
                 A two stamp issue featuring popular surfing locations.

June 2017 - New Zealand Surf Breaks.
         2017 New Zealand Surf Breaks.                  

               Five of the best surf beaches found in New Zealand.

June 2017 - NZ Wine Post - Old Wine Labels.
         New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
             Four stamps showing old Westons Winery labels. 

July  2017 - Americas Cup.

          Americas Cup.
                A miniature sheet of six stamps celebrating our winning this cup.
          International Yachting.
                This miniature sheet has been added to our yachting collection.

July  2017 - The Great Kiwi Road Trip.
         The Great Kiwi Road Trip.
                A fun issue of 14 stamps issued in a larger sheet. About driving around NZ.

August  2017 - Recovering Native Birds.
         Recovering Native Birds.
                Five stamps showing five natives bird whose populations are recovering.
        2017 Royalpex National Stamp Exhibition.
                 Three of these stamps appeared on a miniature sheet to be sold at the exhibition held in Hamilton.

August 2017 - Overland Delivery - Pre Issue.
        New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today.    
               Possible next wine post-issue - dodge truck. Pre-issue card for an exhibition. 

September 2017  Ross Dependency - Historic Huts.
               The huts left by the great explorers, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton.
       Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.
 
September 2017 - Te Reo Maori - Maori Language.
                Changing Te roe Maori (Maori Language) to meet a changing, modern world.

October 2017 - Grow your own - Sustainable New Zealand.
                 An issue about growing herds/vegetables complete with seeds.

October 2017 - Christmas.
        2017  Christmas.
                 The annual Christmas issue featuring Christmas Tree decorations.
        Christmas Stamps - Part Three.
                    This issue included in our Christmas collection.

November 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary.
       2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary.
                  Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their 70 years of marriage.

November 2017  Royalpex National Stamp Exhibition.
       2017 Royalpex National Stamp Exhibition.
                 NZ Post created two collectables to be sold at the exhibition held in Hamilton.

November 2017  - Antarctica Post - Admiral Byrd.
       Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                 Admiral Byrd, the first flight to the South Pole.

2018
January 2018 - The Year of the Dog.
        2006/2018 Year of the Dog.
                 The two Chinese New Year issues celebrating the Year of the Dog.
        Chinese New Year.
                  The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.

January 2018 - New Zealand in Space.
       2018 New Zealand in Space.
                 Rocket Lab launches its Electron rocket into space from a New Zealand launch site.
       Rocket Lab.
                 A collection of postal items featuring the company Rocket Lab.

February 2018 - New Zealand Fish and Game Council.         
          Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
                   The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series.
          Game Bird Habitat Page Three - 2010 - 2019.
                   This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

February 2018 - NZ Cycle Trails.
         
2018  New Zealand Cycle Trails.
                  Six of the greatest cycle trails through the beautiful scenery of New Zealand.


March 2018 - Wahine 50th Anniversary.
          2018 Wahine 50th Anniversary. 
                 The account of this terrible disaster at the entrance to Wellington Harbour.


April 2018 - Back from the Brink 1918.
         2018 - Back from the Brink 1918.
                The final in the series on World War I, the end of the war.
         2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series.
                   A summary of the five WWI series of issues.
         Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                   A collection of all our military and ANZAC stamps.

May 2018 - NZ WinePost - Mt Cook/Aoraki.
         New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                Mt Cook/Aoraki above the waters of Hooker Lake.

May 2018 - The Royal Wedding.
         2018 The Royal Wedding.
               Min sheet with six stamps of the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle.

June 2018 - 2018 Scenic Definitives.
        2018  Scenic Definitives. 
              An issue of two gummed and two adhesive stamps.

June 2018 - 2018 Personalised Stamps.
        2018  Personalised Stamps.
             Re-issue of the 2016 Personalised issue with new values.

June 2018 - Maui and the Fish - Te Ika-a-Maui.
         2018 Maui and the Fish.
               This famous story covered in more detail with six stamps.
        Kupe and the First Maori Settlers.
               I used seven of these stamps in my older post telling the story of Kupe.

June 2018 - NZ WinePost - Overland Delivery.
         New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
              A truck used for local delivery of wine.

July 2018 - Round Kiwi Anniversary Issue.
        2018  Round Kiwi.
             An issue to mark 30 years since the first Round Kiwi.
        The Round Kiwi.
             This issue was added to our Round Kiwi Collection.

August 2018 - Predator Free 2050.
        2018 Predator Free 2050.
              The ambitious goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050.


September 2018 - NZ WinePost - Surf Life Saving.
              Celebrating the St Clair Surf Life Saving Club.

September 2018 - Thinking Outside the Square.
              Ingenuity and thinking outside the square by clever New Zealanders.     

September 2018 - Suffrage 125 Years Whakatu Wahine.
             Two stamp issue celebrating this milestone in social change in New Zealand.
            Stamps and issues relating to Suffrage in New Zealand.

September 2018 - Macao 2018 Exhibition.
      2018 - Macao 2018 Exhibition.
            Two miniature sheets issued for sale at this exhibition.
            An issue to mark 30 years since the first Round Kiwi.
            The ambitious goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050.

October 2018 - Armistice 1918 - 2018.
      2018 Armistice 1918 - 2018.
             Celebrating the end of fighting in World War I.

October 2018 - Captain Oates - Act of Self-Sacrifice. 
      Antarctica Post - Page Two.
             Oates, afflicted with gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard.

October 2018 - Royal Visit Harry & Megan.
      2018  Royal Visit.
             The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited New Zealand, as part of their Pacific tour. 

November 2018 - NZ Winepost - Dunedin Wine & Food Festival.
              Celebrating this fun festival attended by Weston Wines & the NZ WinePost.       

November 2018 - Christmas.
      2018 Christmas.
             People from the Nativity Story.
      Christmas Stamps - Part Three.
                This issue included in our Christmas collection.

November 2018 - Ross Dependency Aircraft.
      2018 Ross Dependency Aircraft.
            History of New Zealand Aviation in Antarctica.
      Aviation in The Ross Dependency.
            A thematic collection of stamps showing aircraft in the Antarctic Ross Dependency.

November 2018  Armistice Stamp Show.
      2018 Armistice 1918 - 2018.
            While this FDC and Min Sheet are a separate issue, we have added them to this post.

November 2018 Bangkok World Stamp Exhibition.
      2018 Bangkok Exhibition.
             NZ Post sold two special collector sheets at this exhibition featuring stamps from the two issues - 2018 Round Kiwi & 2018 Predator Free 2050. 
            An issue to mark 30 years since the first Round Kiwi.
            The ambitious goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050.

2018 Resene Stamps - Wild About Colour.
      Resene Stamps - Part Three.
             Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

2019.
January 2019 - The Year of the Pig (Chinese New Year.)
      2007/2019 - Year of the Pig.
             This latest Chinese New Year issue from NZ Post is the 2019 Year of the Pig. We have included the 2007 Year of the Pig issue in the same post.
     Chinese New Year.
                  The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.   

February 2019 - New Zealand Fish & Game Council.
       Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat.
             The annual Fish and Game $10 License Stamp, complete series. 
       Game Bird Habitat Page Three - 2010 - 2019.
             This stamp along with any extra items we may have.

February 2019  -  Native Alpine Flora.
     2019 - Native Alpine Flora.
             Six colourful flowers from alpine areas of New Zealand.

March 2019 - 2019 Lighthouse Perspectives.
      2019 Lighthouse Perspectives.
             Show views from the lighthouse instead of the lighthouse itself.

April 2019 - ANZAC Dawn Service.
     2019 ANZAC Dawn Service.
             The annual NZ Post ANZAC issue.

May 2019 - 2019 New Zealand Space Pioneers.
     2019 - New Zealand Space Pioneers.
             Six New Zealanders who have made a contribution to space science.
     Rocket Lab.
             A collection of postal items featuring the company Rocket Lab.

May 2019 -  Lenticular Miniature Sheet.
     2019 - New Zealand Space Pioneers.
             Four stamps marking four major developments in man's achievements in space exploration.

June 2019 - Scenic Definitives.
      2019 Scenic Definitives.
            3 stamps and 2 adhesives to meet increases in postage.
     Dunedin Railway Station.
            One of the adhesives appears is included in this thematic collection. 

June 2019 - Kupe - The Great Navigator.
     2019 - Kupe - The Great Navigator.
             Eight stamps telling the story of Kupe who is credited with the discovery of Aotearoa.
     Kupe and the First Maori Settlers.
             I used seven of these stamps in my older post telling the story of Kupe.

June 2019 - NZ Winepost  - Small Birds.
      New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - 2019.
             A three stamp definitive issue showing three of New Zealand endangered smaller birds.

June 2019 - 2019 China World Stamp Show.
      2019 China World Stamp Show.
              Three of the 2019  -  Native Alpine Flora on a special miniature sheet.

July 2019 - Colin McCahon.
       2019 Colin McCahon 1919-1987.
             Five more painting from this famous New Zealand painter. 

July 2019 - Sir Edmund Hillary.
      2019 Sir Edmund Hillary 1919-2008.
             Five stamps looking at various milestones in the life of this famous explorer.

2019 Resene Stamps - Silhouette Figures.
      Resene Stamps - Part Three.
             Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

August 2019 - 2019 Rock Legends.
       2019 Rock Legends.
              A miniature sheet showing nine stamps that show human faces or lifelike figures.

September 2019 - 2019 Te Araroa Trail.
       2019 Te Araroa Trail.
              Six large-format stamps showing scenery of the Te Araroa Trail.

September 2019 - Ross Dependency - Cape Adare. 
      2019 - Ross Dependency: Cape Adare.
              The camp of 1898-1900 Southern Cross Expedition.

September 2019 - All Blacks - The Silver Fern.
     2019 All Blacks The Silver Fern.
              Six stamps tracing the history of the silver fern that appears on every All Black jersey.

October 2019 - 2019 Tuia 250 - Michel Tuffery's Artistic Journey of Discovery.
      2019 Tuia 250 - Michel Tuffery's Artistic Journey of Discovery.
              5 stamps telling the story of Tupaia, Tahitian Polynesian navigator who sailed with Captain Cook to New Zealand.

November 2019 - 2019 Christmas.
      2019 Christmas.
              New Zealand flora and fauna alongside the traditional Nativity story. 
      Christmas Stamps - Part Three.
                 This issue included in our Christmas collection.

November 2019 - NZ WinePost - 200th Anniversary of First Grapes Planted.
       New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - 2019.
              Two stamp issue showing 1819, Missionary Samuel Marsden planted about a hundred grapevines.

November 2019 - 2019 New Zealand Royal Visit.
       2019 New Zealand Royal Visit.
              Six stamps on a miniature sheet to celebrate this Royal Visit.

November 2019 - Antarctica Post - Captain Scotts Hut.
        Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                The hut built by explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott.