My blog is evolving and changing almost daily as we work with it. This page is to help regular visitors find new additions and improvements quickly. As we work on the various pages and posts we will add notes and links here.
If you want to find out more about this blog then I suggest you go back to the first post I added, "What is this Blog About?" This will give you an insight into what I am trying to achieve here.
November 2018.
10th Nov 2018 1999 Super Twelve Rugby. (New Items)
The five images of the full booklets of this issue have been replaced with better images. (Allan)
9th Nov 2018 Captain Cook Stamps of New Zealand. (New Item)
A special cover celebration of 225 years since Captain Cook penetrated the Antarctic Circle. (Anne)
9th Nov 2018 1998 Performing Arts. (New Post)
Six stamps looking at various forms of performing art common in New Zealand. (Mary)
7th Nov 2018 1997 Cartoonists (New Post)
Four cartoonists who have added much to how New Zealanders see their country and themselves. (Mary)
5th Nov 2018 2018 Royal Visit. (New Issue)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited New Zealand for the first time together, as part of their Pacific tour. (Mary)
2nd Nov 2018 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Items)
Colour trials for the 2018 Antarctica Post issue showing Captain Oates, one of Scott's team who died on their way back from reaching the South Pole. (Mary)
October 2018.
31st Oct 2018 1999 New Zealand Art - Doris Lusk. (New Post)
Another stamp issue in the series on famous New Zealand artists. (Mary)
30th Oct 2018 While working on linking Kim's two new posts into our main index I've added a new thematic label to the right-hand sidebar. This is architecture and there are now 9 posts linked to it. (Asami)
29th Oct 2018 2006 Hawke' Bay Earthquake. (New Items & Make-over.)
I went into this older post to provide a link to Kim's Art Deco Buildings page and it ended up in my giving this post a make-over and adding new items such as First Day Covers. (Allan)
29th Oct 2018 1999 Art Deco Buildings. (New Post)
A selection of four buildings showing the variety and different locations of this popular building style from the 1930s. (Kim)
25th Oct 2018 1999 Victoria University Centenary. (New Post)
A one stamp issue on this famous university in the centre of Wellington. (Kim)
24th Oct 2018 1998 Memorial Statues - Joint Issue with Turkey. (New Post)
Two statures viewed on four stamps, two from New Zealand and two from Turkey, remember the those who died on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. (Mary)
23rd Oct 2018 1997 Fly Fishing. (New Post)
New Zealand is famous for its trout fishing with many tourists coming just for the fishing. Trout, first introduced in late 1800, can be found in most lakes and rivers now. Four trout species are shown in this issue. (Allan)
22nd Oct 2018 1997 Creepy Crawlies. (New Post)
10 small creatures that are important to New Zealand's wildlife. (Allan)
18th Oct 2018 1996 Extinct New Zealand Native Birds. (New Post)
Seven native birds that once thrived but now can no longer be found. (Kim)
15th Oct 2018 1998 Underwater World. (New Post)
A set of 4 x 40c stamps and 4 x 80c stamps showing some of the creatures from New Zealand's diverse underwater world. (Anne)
15th Oct 2018 1998 The Statue of Wairaka. (New Items)
Two new items have been added to this page. One is a Maxie Card showing the stamp and a view of the statue. The second is a Pictorial Date Card with the cancel from the stamp exhibition Whakapex '99 which shows the statue. (Allan)
13th Oct 2018 2018 Ross Dependency - Aircraft. (New Issue)
Aviation in Antarctica, a history of New Zealand's use of aircraft in the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
12th Oct 2018 1996 Emergency Rescue Services. (New Post)
A tribute to the people who are there first when things go wrong. (Allan)
11th Oct 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Issue)
A issue of two values celebrating the service that the St Clair Surf Life Saving club has given to the people of Dunedin. (Mary)
7th Oct 2018 1999 Native Tree Flowers. (New Post)
Often considered dull and lacking colour, the forests of New Zealand contain some beautiful and colourful flowers. This issue features six of them in large format stamps. (Anne)
4th Oct 2018 1900 Boer War. (New Items)
I have added a full sheet of 120 stamps plus a used and mint copy with text. Other parts of this post got some formatting improvements at the same time. (Allan)
4th Oct 2018 1996 Race Horses. (New Post)
Six stamps showing six famous horses from the period around 1996. (Allan)
1st Oct 2018 2018 - Macao 2018 Exhibition. (New Issue)
Two miniature sheets, one with 2018 Predator Free 2050 stamps and the other with 2018 Round Kiwi stamps, were issued for the exhibition in China. (Anne)
September 2018.
30th Sept 2018 2018 Armistice 1918 - 2018. (New Issue)
Five stamps celebrating the end of World War I. This stamp issue accompanied an issue of coins. (Anne)
30th Sept 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
Four new covers have been added to this collection. Currently, this collection has 67 items from 51 different locations. (Allan)
29th Sept 2018 Great Barrier Pigeon Post. (New Item)
We have added another stamp showing the square cancel of the Great Barrier Pigeongram Agency. 1/- red triangular stamp, higher value. (Allan)
20th Sept 2018 1996 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. (New Post)
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our national orchestra. (Kim)
16th Sept 2018 1949 3d HMS Vanguard. (New Post)
We have finally done that page we have been talking about for a couple of years now. We have taken the seven "Vanguards" and placed them on their own page. (Asami)
14th Sept 2018 1949 - 1952 Cancelled Royal Visits. (New Item)
I was given an image of the 7th 3d Vanguard and I've added it to this page. This stamp is in very poor condition. The worst of all of them. So now we have all 7 known copies. Keep an eye out for our seven Vanguards being split off onto a page of their own. (Allan)
10th Sept 2018 1996 Coastal Wildlife. (New Post)
An issue of six stamps showing some of the rich variety of wildlife found on the coasts around New Zealand. The stamps also appeared as a block combining all six stamps into one large illustration that later became a miniature sheet for sale at international stamp exhibitions. (Kim.)
3rd Sept 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2000 - 2009 (New Items)
NZ WinePost 2007 Definitives - Butterflies. I have added better images of each of these three stamps and a corner block showing the three stamps as a joined strip. (Mary)
August 2018.
21st Aug 2018 Suffrage - A Thematic Collection. (New Post)
A collection of all the stamps and issues relating to Suffrage in New Zealand. Asami & Allan.
20th Aug 2018 2018 Suffrage 125 Years Whakatu Wahine. (New Issue)
Celebrating 125 years since women had the right to vote in New Zealand. Asami & Allan.
17th Aug 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
Some trial proofs of a future issue on Surf Lifesaving. (Mary)
13th Aug 2018 2018 Thinking Outside the Square. (New Issue)
A fun issue of 12 stamps in their own miniature sheet that makes an interesting observation about New Zealanders. (Allan)
10th Aug 2018 Antarctica Post Page One - (2002 - 2009). (New Items)
I have added a First Day Cover and a printing error from the 2006 Antarctica Post issue. (Mary)
4th Aug 2018 1996 Seashore Rock Pool Booklet. (New Post)
Two issues of this same booklet - gummed stamps in February and self-adhesive in August that we have combined into one post. (Kim)
2nd Aug 2018 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. (New Post)
Two stamp issues were made in 1996 with Olympic themes. First came the five stamp issue celebrating going to the Games and then came a two stamp issue featuring the two gold medallists. (Mary)
2nd Aug 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
We have added some more stamps and covers with different place names, new to this collection. (Allan)
1st Aug 2018 1949 - 1952 Cancelled Royal Visits. (New Item)
We have added a 6th copy of the rare 1949 3d Vanguard, a stamp that was supposed to have been destroyed. It seems that somehow at least 7 copies survived. Now six of them are shown on this page. (Allan)
July 2018
30th July 2018 1999 Super Twelve Rugby. (New Post)
This page is partly copied from our New Zealand Rugby Stamps collection and then expanded with extra items and text. (Anne)
29th July 2018. 1998 New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre. (New Post)
In this, the second issue on New Zealand Art, Peter McIntyre is featured through four paints through his long painting career. (Anne)
28th July 2018. 1974 New Zealand Day. (Make-over.)
This post received a makeover that included new links, changes to text and our new mobile-friendly Technical Information. (Allan)
24th July 2018 1920 Victory & 1946 Peace. (Make-over & New Items)
I went into this older post to fix a link that had gone wrong and it turned into a make-over. I added Technical Information in our new mobile-friendly format. I replaced the 1946 FDC with two better ones. I enlarged all the images so these older stamps can be enjoyed and replaced the 1/2d with the better-looking ½d. Finally, I found a number of spelling and grammar mistakes that needed correcting. (Asami)
24th July 2018 1996 MMP Elections. (New Post)
A single stamp issue to commemorate and promote the first MMP election. (Allan)
23rd July 2018 2018 Back From the Brink - 1918. 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (New Items)
All ten single stamps on both these pages have been replaced with better images. (Allan)
20th July 2018 2006 Scenic - Renewable Energy. (New Post)
Looking at five ways New Zealand can produce renewable energy. (Mary)
19th July 2018 2006 Gold Rush. (New Post)
New Zealand experiencing unprecedented population growth during the gold rush years – increasing by 75% between 1861 and 1864. This issue of five stamps looks at a few aspects of the Gold Rush period. (Allan)
18th July 2018 2005 World Wildlife Fund - The Kakapo. (New Post)
The Kakapo is one of New Zealand's most endangered birds but with the help of the World Wildlife Fund, they are slowly growing in numbers. This stamp celebrates and supports the work the WWF is doing. (Kim)
16th July 2018 1935 Pictorials. (New Item)
I have added a printing error on the 9d Maori Design where the word "Official" has offset on to the stamps back. (Mary)
15th July 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
I have added four stamps and two covers to this collection of postmarks on this one stamp. There are now 56 items on this page cancelled in 41 different locations. (Allan)
15th July 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2000 - 2009 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
I have added 2 new errors to our WinePost collection. The first is an overprint shift on the 2006 Emergency Postage Provisional and the second is perforation error on the 2018 Overland Delivery. (Mary)
13th July 2018 2018 Predator Free 2050. (New Issue)
The ambitious goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050. An effort to save many endangered native species by providing a predator-free environment. (Anne)
12th July 2018 1997 New Zealand Art - Colin McCohan. (New Post)
Another famous artist from New Zealand who received international respect and admiration for his paintings. Four paintings, from a career spanning five decades, are shown here. (Anne)
11th July 2018 2006 Summer Festivals. (New Post)
During the summer months, the variety of Summer Festivals means there is something for everyone. (Kim)
10th July 2018 2005 Commemoratives. (New Post)
Six stamps plus four miniature sheets, celebrating anniversaries of three organisations, YMCA, Rotary and the Lions. (Anne)
9th July 2018 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday. (New Post)
A joint issue with Jersey consisting of a miniature sheet and small 4 stamp sheets. (Kim)
8th July 2018 2006 Kapa Haka - Maori Performing Arts. (New Post)
An issue that was withdrawn just before issue date due to complaints from various Maori groups. It has been included because some stamps and other items were accidentally sent out before the issue was cancelled. (Allan)
7th July 2018 2017 Matariki. (Post Makeover.)
I had another go at getting this post the way I want it. Many minor changes of text this time. (Allan)
6th July 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
I've added the First Day Covers for the first two WinePost issues of 2018. This also gives me the first day of issue for both of these issues. (Mary)
5th July 2018 1995 Environment Stamp Booklet. (New Post)
A booklet of 10 stamps looking at our native environment in New Zealand, how we can protect and improve it. (Allan)
3rd July 2018 2018 Scenic Definitives. (New Issue)
The latest issue of Scenic Definitives is a set of two gummed stamps and a set of two adhesive stamps. The lower value of both sets carried the same design. (Anne)
3rd July 2018 2018 Personalised Stamps. (New Issue)
This is a re-issue of the 2016 Personalised Stamps with new values due to the increase in postal rates over the past two years. (Anne)
June 2018
28th June 2018 1995 Centenary of Rugby League. (New Post)
Looking at the history of the cousin sport to Rugby Union, Rugby League. (Mary)
25th June 2018 1995 Anniversaries and Events. (New Post)
Stamps from four 1995 special events marked by NZ Post combined into one post. (Mary)
25th June 2018 1995 Famous New Zealanders. (New Item.)
A scenic postcard sent from New Zealand to Denmark with the $1.00 Barry Crump stamp from this issue. (Mary)
25th June 2018 Rugby on New Zealand Stamps. (New Items)
I added two covers sent from Romania to England commemorating the final two games of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in which New Zealand played. I found these items when researching for another post and decided they were worth including. (Mary)
24th June 2018 2017 Matariki. (Post Makeover.)
My friend Moa and I have completed our makeover of my Matariki post. We've changed around and reformated the story parts of this post and added more information in a few places. (Moa & Allan)
24th June 2018 1997 - Roses - Joint Issue with China. (New Post).
New Zealand and the People's Republic of China celebrated the beauty and splendour of the rose in this joint stamp issue. (Kim)
23rd June 2018 1997 - New Zealand Wine Regions / Vineyards. (New Post)
Six stamps showing the more famous wine regions of New Zealand. (Anne)
21st June 2018 1997 Royal Golden Wedding Anniversary. (New Post)
In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, 50 years of marriage. (Kim)
18th June 2018 1997 Wackiest Letterboxes. (New Post)
Ten stamps showing some of the more unusual (wacky) letterboxes found around New Zealand. (Kim)
16th June 2018 The Round Kiwi (New Items)
I have added the 2018 Round Kiwi stamps and FDC to this collection. At the same time, I took the chance to do a few wording improvements and add a few FDCs of earlier issues. (Anne)
15th June 2018 2018 Round Kiwi Issue. (New Issue.)
To mark 30 years since the first Round Kiwi was issued in 1988, NZ Post has issued this set of five values featuring five different species of kiwi found in New Zealand. (Anne)
9th June 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Issue.)
The delivery truck proof seen in late 2017 has become an official stamp issue for the NZ WinePost. This issue is an update of the 1991 Dodge Delivery theme. (Mary)
8th June 2018 1995 Golf Courses. (New Post)
Four stamps showing four of the many scenic golf courses found in New Zealand. (Anne)
4th June 2018 1990 - 1994 Stamp Exhibitions. (New Links)
I've added new links to my exhibitions page going back to posts of the original stamp issues. At the same time, many minor improvements and corrections were done. (Asami)
May 2018
24th May 2018 2018 The Royal Wedding. (New Items)
The Royal Wedding stamps of Niue and Tokelau have been added to this page.
24th May 2018 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (Improvements)
I have added navigation links between the various posts in this series. (Asami)
22nd May 2018 1990 - 1994 Stamp Exhibitions. (New Post)
Miniature sheets and other items for sale at stamp exhibitions. (Asami)
21st May 2018 Great Barrier Pigeon Post. (New Item.)
I have added an FDC for the 1997 Pigeon Post Centenary Issue. (Allan)
20th May 2018 2018 The Royal Wedding. (New Issue)
A special miniature sheet containing six stamps of scenes from the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle on 19th May 2018. (Anne)
19th May 2018 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (New Post)
This was intended as a summary page for the World War I series but Allan got busy with other things so it got left as a bit of a mess. I've taken it over and completed this page. I will also link the five issued together and add links to this page in each issue and in the index pages. (Asami)
18th May 2018 2018 Back From the Brink - 1918. (New Issue)
This is the final issue in the series marking the centenary of World War I. (Allan)
13th May 2018 2018 Maui and the Fish. (New Issue.)
The story of how Maui caught the huge fish that became the North Island of New Zealand. The story is told in both English and te reo Maori. (Allan)
April 2018
27th Apr 2018 2017 America's Cup. (Upgraded)
We have added better images, rebuilt the Technical Information section and changed some of the text. (Allan)
21st Apr 2018 Famous Maori on Stamps. (Upgrade)
New entries and more links and additions to existing entries in this index. (Allan)
21st Apr 2018 1995 Famous New Zealanders. (New Post)
Six famous New Zealanders selected by the people of New Zealand to appear on these stamps. They came from six different categories. (Allan)
15th Apr 2018 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Items.)
New Items added to the 1994 & 1995 Export Issues. (Mary)
14th Apr 2018 2018 Reconnecting New Zealand. (New Issue)
On 14 November 2016, a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck 15km north-east of Culverden, North Canterbury. The event's impact on road and rail infrastructure was instant and devastating. (Allan)
March 2018
31st Mar 2018. 1995 Farm Animals Booklets. (New Post)
In September 1995 a booklet was issued with 10 45c stamps featuring farm animals. Due to a postage rate decrease, a month later is booklet was reissued with the value of the stamps now 40c. Both booklets are shown here. (Anne)
27th Mar 2018. New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Item)
Trial proof for possible new WinePost stamp issue showing New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook/Aoraki above the waters of Hooker Lake with the correct mountain name. (Mary)
24th Mar 2018. 2005 Cafe Culture. (New Post)
Five stamps in the shape of a coffee cup telling the history of cafe culture in New Zealand. (Kim)
20th Mar 2018. 1995 Nuclear-Free New Zealand. (New Post)
Communicating New Zealand's opposition to nuclear weapons and nuclear testing with a stamp issue, first-day cover and special postcard. (Kim)
19th Mar 2018. 1994 Beach Cricket Booklet. (New Post)
A booklet issued along with the Cricket Centenary. (Mary)
18th Mar 2018 1994 Centenary of the New Zealand Cricket Council. (New Post)
100 years of the New Zealand Cricket Administration. (Mary)
17th Mar 2018. 1994 25th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. (New Items)
I've just added an exhibition card and view of the special cancel for this issue. (Allan)
12th Mar 2018. 1994 25th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. (New Post)
NZ Post celebrated this anniversary with an important milestone of their own - the first time a hologram had been used on a New Zealand stamp. (Allan)
11th Mar 2018. 1994 Wild Animals. (New Post)
This set of 10 stamps featuring wild animals from around the world was issued for 1995 Stamp Month - a month-long promotion for children. (Allan)
8th Mar 2018. 2007 Centenaries. (New Post)
An eight stamp issue showing four organisations celebrating their centenaries. Four of the stamp view these organisations from 1907 and found from 100 years later in 2007. (Asami)
6th Mar 2018. 2018 New Zealand Cycle Trails. (New Issue)
Six stamps showing some of the great cycle trails where people can get away and enjoy some of the better wild scenery of New Zealand. The large portrait format of these stamps displays their subject to its best. (Asami)
5th Mar 2018. 1980s Stamp Exhibitions. (New Post)
All the special sheets created for stamp exhibitions that NZ Post attended during the 1980s. This is one of a series of these posts that can be found via our Main Index / Groups of Posts page. (Asami)
4th Mar 2018. 2017 Matariki. (New Post)
When there was no Matariki issue in 2017 I decided to create a page tell the stories behind Matariki. (Allan)
3rd Mar2018. Frama Stamps 1984 - 1996. (New Items)
Three new items were added to this page. 1) A 1986 Map Frama cover showing an unusual combination of stamp values. 2) A 1988 Flag Frama cover with an example of a badly scuffed stamp. 3) A 1988 Flag Frama pair with partly missing overprint. (Mary)
February 2018.
27th Feb 2018 2018 Wahine 50th Anniversary. (New Issue)
The story of this disaster that occurred on the doorstep of our nation's capital when the inter-islander Wahine founded as she entered Wellington harbour. Of the 734 on board, 53 would lose their lives that day. (Asami & Allan.)
23rd Feb 2018 2007 New Zealand Native Wildlife. (New Post)
An issue of five round format stamps showing five examples of New Zealand wildlife officially classified as "endangered." (Allan)
23rd Feb 2018 1940 Centennial Pictorials. (New Item.)
A Plate Strip, a strip of four stamps showing both the plate number and printer. (Allan)
14th Feb 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Item)
Trial proof for possible new WinePost stamp issue showing New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook/Ariki above the waters of Hooker Lake. The correct spelling is 'Aoraki.' (Mary)
11th Feb 2018 2007 Royal Diamond Wedding Anniversary. (New Post)
Celebrating 60 years of the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. This issue featured a miniature sheet with two stamps showing photographs taken 60 years apart. (Mary)
10th Feb 2018 2007 Clever Kiwis. (New Post)
Stories of Kiwis turning great ideas into reality. (Kim)
5th Feb 2018 2007 Southern Skies. (New Post)
Five stamps showing constellations, star clusters and other objects from the night skies over New Zealand. Each sky scene appears as a backdrop to a famous astronomical observatory and telescope. (Allan)
3rd Feb 2018 2008 Underwater Reefs. (New Post)
Another annual scenic issue with four spectacular stamps showing the colour and diversity found in the oceans and waters surround New Zealand. This post also includes the two extra adhesives used in booklets of 10. (Mary)
January 2018.
28th Jan 2018 2018 New Zealand in Space. (New Issue.)
A miniature sheet containing six stamps to celebrate the first launch of a rocket into space from New Zealand. Rocket Lab launched their Electron rocket with 3 satellites from their launch site Mahia Peninsula between Gisborne and Napier. (Mary & Allan)
26th Jan 2018 Resene Stamps. (New Posts)
Over the past three days, we have been publishing pages of stamps that promote Resene Paints. These are used by the company New Zealand Mail which supplies mail services to companies that have large volumes or require mail-out services.
Resene Stamps - Part One (2002 - 2004) Resene Stamps - Part Two (2005 - 2009) Resene Stamps - Part Three (2010 - 2015)
22nd Jan 2018 2018 Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat. (New Issue)
The annual game bird stamp has been added to our collection. That makes 25 of them now. (Kim)
22nd Jan 2018 1874 - 1882 The Side-Faced Issues. (New Items)
First side-face 6d blue with F Flaw in the word pence "PENCF." (Allan)
21st Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Items)
A major perforation shift on the 1/- Green.
A blank patch in the lower right corner of a 4d red FF Queen. (Allan)
19th Jan 2018 Classic Stamps Errors (New Items) (Allan)
1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two.
We have added a 2d Blue with extra perf through design and paper crease at the time of printing.
1874 - 1882 The Side-Faced Issues.
We have added three errors from the 2nd Side-Faced issue.
1906 Christchurch Exhibition.
1906 Christchurch Exhibition 6d offset on back.
19th Jan 2018 2008 Weather Extremes. (New Post)
Another 2008 issue as we are slowly closing the last gap in our coverage of all New Zealand stamps. This post shows some of the more extreme weather events seen in New Zealand. (Anne)
18th Jan 2018 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Item.)
We have added a new FDC from the 2016 Antarctica Post issue that has been cancelled at McMurdo Station. (Mary)
16th Jan 2018 2008 Sir Edmund Hillary. (New Post)
Five stamps celebrating the life of this famous New Zealander. Also there included is the miniature issued by NZ Post at the 2009 Timpex Stamp Exhibition, the funds going towards promoting stamp collecting. (Mary)
15th Jan 2018 2008 150th Anniversary of Kingitanga. (New Post)
An issue of three values celebrating the Maori King movement of New Zealand. The stamps are based on artworks from the collection strongly linked to the first Maori King of 1856. Something very different for our collection of posts with Maori themes. (Allan)
12th Jan 2018 2009 Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers. (New Post)
New Zealand Post participated in the International Polar Year with this miniature sheet featuring New Zealand glaciers. (Kim)
11th Jan 2018 2009 New Zealand Champions of World Motorsport. (New Post)
Champions who have successfully competed in motorsport internationally. The set of maxi cards makes this post worth a visit. (Anne)
10th Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Item.)
I went back to review my work this morning and ended up making a number of changes, including adding another stamp with a hand-written cancellation. (Allan)
9th Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Items - Post Make-over.)
We have added some more items including three stamps with paper-creases and a joined pair with very bad plate wear. At the same time, all stamps on the page have been enlarged and some text added or improved. (Allan)
6th Jan 2018 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Item)
I have added another used 1990 Orange Winebird to our collection. This carries the Westons Winery postal permit cancel rather than an official WinePost cancel. (Mary)
5th Jan 2018 2009 Lighthouses. (New Post)
An issue to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first New Zealand lighthouse at Pencarrow Head near Wellington. (Anne)
4th Jan 2018 1994/1995 A to B Self Adhesive Coils. (New Post)
What began as a simple post turned into a much more complex story. (Mary)
2nd Jan 2018 1898 First Pictorial Issue. (New Items - Post make-over.)
We have done some work on this old post. Upgrading it and adding a table of links to related posts. We also added a couple of new items and more text. (Asami)
December 2017.
21st Dec 2017 1994 Adventure Tourism. (New Post)
A five-stamp issue that features some of the more adventurous activities that a visitor to New Zealand can take part in. The unusual format of the stamps helps to make this issue stand out as something very different. (Allan)
17th Dec 2017 Labels.
We think we have now every post on this blog connected to our Labels Index on the sidebar below the Blog Archive. There may be some label links still missing but the plan is to continue building on what we have done already adding and correcting as we go. (Asami)
16th Dec 2017 2006/2018 Year of the Dog. (New Issue)
There have been two years in which NZ Post celebrated the Year of the Dog. Both of them, in 2006 and 2018, has now been featured in this post. (Allan)
14th Dec 2017 Personalised Stamps. (New Item)
2006 Personalised 45c with Plush the cat on the coupon. (Asami)
13th Dec 2017 2017 Royalpex National Stamp Exhibition. (New Issue)
A miniature sheet and a Miniature Sheet First Day Cover created for NZ Post to sell at this exhibition. (Kim)
12th Dec 2017 1993 Women's Vote. (New Post)
Women being allowed the right to vote was a monumental change in New Zealand’s history. It was a change that was controversial at the time but went on to lead New Zealand into a much brighter future. (Kim)
10th Dec 2017 Chinese New Year. (New Issue)
We have added the stamps for 2018 Chinese New Year - The Year of the Dog. This has only been added to our main collection. Late we will publish the 2006/2018 Year of the Dog page. (Allan)
8th Dec 2017 1993 Dinosaurs (New Post)
Looking at some of the dinosaurs that roamed over the land now known as New Zealand. Also included in this post is the miniature sheet overprinted for the 1993 Bangkok Stamp Exhibition. (Anne)
7th Dec 2017 1993 Royal Doulton Ceramics (New Post)
An issue of six stamps commemorating the 1992 - 1993 Royal Doulton Exhibition held in New Zealand. (Mary)
5th Dec 2017 1996 Maori Crafts. (New Post)
Before the annual Matariki issues began, NZ Post regularly issued stamps with Maori cultural themes. In 1996 this six value set showing Maori Crafts was released. (Allan)
4th Dec 2017 Health Stamps Page One. (New Items)
Health Stamp Issue 1944 - A green ink smear can be seen above Princess Elizabeth's shoulder.
Health Stamp Issue 1946 - A crease in the pre-printed paper caused this line across both stamps.
Health Stamp Issue 1949 - Artwork and design trial by James Berry (designer.)
(Asami)
November 2017.
29th Nov 2017 2003 Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary. (New Post)
I love going to see a ballet. I'm also pleased to find and write about a stamp issue on New Zealand Ballet. (Mary)
25th Nov 2017 Antarctica Post - Page One. (New Items)
I have added a couple of new items to this page. In the 2002 issue, I have added another First Day Cover. In 2005 issue I have added a colour proof of one of the stamps.
Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Item)
In the 2011 issue, I have added a First Day Cover to go with the First Day Postcard I already have. (Mary)
23rd Nov 2017 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Issue)
A trial of the 2017 Antarctica Post stamp has finally appeared. A colour trial at this stage featuring Richard Byrds flight to the South Pole. (Mary)
23rd Nov 2017 2001 Garden Flowers. (New Post)
A large drawing forming a bouquet was produced which became the miniature sheet and then the six-stamp images were cut from this to create six colourful and beautiful stamps. (Kim)
21st Nov 2017 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. (New Post)
Six stamps celebrating this important milestone with two official portraits and six stamps looking back at some of the Queen's visits to New Zealand. (Asami)
19th Nov 2017 2017 Te Reo Maori - Maori Language. (New Items)
We have replaced all the single stamps with better quality images. (Allan)
18th Nov 2017 Government Life Insurance - Summary. (New Post)
This is a new summary of our Lighthouse Insurance stamp issues. The old page at the top will be removed within the next few days. The Government Lighthouse stamp issues can be found in the label sidebar or from the Index/Groups of Stamps page. (Asami)
14th Nov 2017 Olympic and Commonwealth Games. (New Item on this page)
I have added a stamp celebrating the 1972 Olympic Games and the success of our rowing team. (Kim)
10th Nov 2017 2000 Kiwiana II Booklet. (New Post)
A second Kiwiana booklet showing items famous and popular in New Zealand. Each of these has been carefully selected for their value to New Zealand culture. In this case, the stamps have taken on a cartoon flavour featuring a little kiwi. (Allan)
9th Nov 2017 1994 Kiwiana I Booklet. (New Post)
A special booklet featuring ten stamps showing an item that have shaped New Zealand culture. All except one stamps shows either food or clothing. (Allan)
7th Nov 2017 1993 Fastpost Booklet. (New Post)
The reissue of the 80c Bird definitive, this time featuring the New Zealand Falcon. While this is considered to be an issue of its own, most people seem to include it with the Bird Definitives of the late 80s. (Anne)
6th Nov 2017 2002 Holiday Hideaways. (New Post)
Holiday houses, bach or cribs, as they were more often called were little holiday getaways. These days they are becoming replaced by up-market houses. (Mary)
2nd Nov 2017 2017 Te Reo Maori - Maori Language. (New Issue)
This post is an important addition to my posts on New Zealand Maori. It shows how te reo Maori (Maori language) is changing to remain relevant in a modern world. Personally, I was very excited to see this stamp issue. (Allan)
1st Nov 2017 Grow Your Own/Sustainable New Zealand. (New Issue)
An interesting stamp issue about growing herbs and vegetables in your own garden for healthy eating. Also included in this issue is the seeds to get you started. (Kim)
1st Nov 2017 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Items)
More new items have been added to the early WinePost issues. (Mary)
October 2017
28th Oct 2017 Labels (Side Bar)
There has been a lot of work done on this blog over the last month. It was started on 12 September 2012 by the blog owner Allan. At that time he didn't really have any plan other than displaying postage stamps that he liked. It is time for a look at how we can improve and bring the whole blog up to a more professional standard. Part of this you will have seen in the work done on our biggest collect, Health Stamps. They are working on the Christmas Stamp Collection now.
Well, I've been working on the Labels. These are found in the right-hand sidebar under the Blog Archive. They are intended to be a way of searching by subject or theme. First, we went through and deleted all the old labels. Now I am adding new ones. There are still lots of gaps but many subjects are now complete. Certainly worth using them. (Anne)
27th Oct 2017 2017 Christmas. (New Issue.)
A seven stamp issue, a set of five gummed stamps and three self-adhesive stamps, showing decorations found on the Christmas tree as this year's Christmas theme. (Allan)
26th Oct 2017 Upgrade our Christmas Collection.
This is another big project that will be done in a number of stages.
1) Allan is going to do a post on the 2017 Christmas Issue. (Done)
2) Allan will also add this issue to our main Christmas collection. (Done)
3) Kim and Mary will begin work on the main Christmas pages. Checking and correcting text and searching for new items to add. Links on these pages might not work while this stage is being done. (Work in progress)
4) Asami will then start coding in the links and final corrections to the pages.
5) Allan All Christmas Posts will be checked, any new items added and then linked to our main Christmas pages again. (Work in progress)
6 Allan & Asami will check all the work above and test all links.
The project will be run by me - Asami.
25th Oct 2017 NZ WinePost (New Items)
During the past few days, I have added items and information to both our WinePost collection and our Antarctica Post collection. Both found under the link above. (Mary)
25th Oct 2017 2001 Art From Nature.
This post is interesting in that if featured blocks of four stamps of each value arranged to bring out the design in an attractive piece of art from nature. (Kim)
23rd Oct 2017 1931 Smiling Boys.
This post looks at the 1931 Health Issue in more detail. It includes a First Day Cover for this issue as well as some interesting forgeries. (Anne)
22nd Oct 2017 2009 Auckland Harbour Bridge.
An issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of this famous icon, the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Also included are two covers marking the opening of the bridge. (Allan)
21st Oct 2017 New Zealand WinePost Overview.
We are concerned that readers may miss our collect by local postal service, Antarctica Post. Since this service is linked to the Winepost I have added links to the Antarctica Post pages in our WinePost overview. It was taking us four clicks to get to either of these pages. Now we can do it in two. (Kim)
20th Oct 2017 New Items.
Antarctica Post - Page One.
I have added better stamps for 2005, 2008, 2009 Antarctica Post issues. While these stamps are not up to the standard I would like they are a lot better than those that we had.
New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999.
I have added an interesting concept sketch for the 1995 Definitive WinePost Issue. This drawing is for the miniature sheet containing all nine stamps. (Mary)
19th Oct 2017 1929 Health Stamp.
Another addition to our Health Stamp project was to upgrade our post on the 1929/1930 Health Stamps. This issue has already been selected for Special Posts hall of fame. I enlarged some of the items, added more detail and changes to the text. I then looked at other Health Stamp Issues that had used this design or the nurse theme. (Mary)
18th Oct 2017 Health Issues Updated.
As part of the Health Stamp project, the posts on Health Issues 2013 through 2016 have been updated with links to our main Health Collection. At the same time, I added Technical Information to some of the earlier posts and made other minor changes as required. (Kim)
18th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Four (1990 - 2016)
Our final Health Stamp page has been completed. This is bringing to an end what became a big project. We still need to connect in links from other Health Stamp posts but this will not affect anything on the four main pages. (Asami)
17th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Three (1967 - 1989)
Our next Health Stamp page has been completed with all internal links working and some extra errors etc added. Our main Index pages have been linked to this page directly to each issue. This is proving to be a big project. (Asami)
14th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Two (1951 - 1966)
We have completed our second Health Stamp page. All internal links are now working and we have added a lot of new errors as well. If you go to our Index Page 1950 - 1969 you will find every Health Stamp link will take you directly to that issue in our main Health Stamp collection. (Asami)
10th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page One (1929 - 1950)
Work on this page has now been completed. All internal links are now working. Also if you go to our Index Page 1910 - 1949 you will find all our Health Stamp links, 1929 to 1949, will take you directly to that issue on Health Stamps - Page One. (Asami)
7th Oct 2017 See top Page Index Bar.
Today we began a big project to complete our Health Stamp collection. First, each page will get a general make-over - headings corrected, new items added, corrections and additions to the text. Then Target Ids will be added to each date so any issue can be linked from another page. Finally, all links will be changed to blue and set again. Once this has been completed for each page we will tell you here. Meanwhile, our Health Stamp pages can still be viewed but many links might not work or will work incorrectly. (Asami)
5th Oct 2017 1985 - 93 Native Bird Definitives. (New Items)
This is one of our older posts that have just had a major make-over. Descriptions of the birds have been added. A complete set of all the FDC covers and some issues we missed have been added as well. (Allan)
1st Oct 2017 1993 Sealife Booket (New Post)
Ten stamps in a booklet showing sea life from the oceans around New Zealand. (Anne)
September 2017
21st Sept 2017 1992 Camellias. (New Post)
Six examples of varieties of the flower, popular in New Zealand gardens. (Kim)
20th Sept 2017 1992 Navigators. (New Post)
An issue celebrating the 350th anniversary of the sighting of New Zealand by Abel Tasman and the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' sighting of the Americas. (Allan)
12th Sept 2017 2017 Ross Dependency - Historic Huts. (New Issue)
An issue showing the three historic huts from the great explorers Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton that have been restored and preserved in the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
8th Sept 2017 2010 Ross Dependency - Whales of the Southern Ocean. (New Post)
This is the final issue of our Antarctica collection other than new issues. Five stamps showing whales found in the waters near the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
6th Sept 2017 New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Items)
2012 Definitives - $15.00 Kea. One of the examples of this stamp that I had placed on this page is an error, double printing of the black. I also added a joined pair with a large perf shift moving the image to the top-right corner of the stamp. (Mary)
5th Sept 2017 2007 50th Anniversary Scott Base. (New Post)
Celebrating 50 years since New Zealand's establishment of what has become our main permanent base in the Ross Dependency, Antarctica. (Mary)
If you want to find out more about this blog then I suggest you go back to the first post I added, "What is this Blog About?" This will give you an insight into what I am trying to achieve here.
November 2018.
10th Nov 2018 1999 Super Twelve Rugby. (New Items)
The five images of the full booklets of this issue have been replaced with better images. (Allan)
9th Nov 2018 Captain Cook Stamps of New Zealand. (New Item)
A special cover celebration of 225 years since Captain Cook penetrated the Antarctic Circle. (Anne)
9th Nov 2018 1998 Performing Arts. (New Post)
Six stamps looking at various forms of performing art common in New Zealand. (Mary)
7th Nov 2018 1997 Cartoonists (New Post)
Four cartoonists who have added much to how New Zealanders see their country and themselves. (Mary)
5th Nov 2018 2018 Royal Visit. (New Issue)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have visited New Zealand for the first time together, as part of their Pacific tour. (Mary)
2nd Nov 2018 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Items)
Colour trials for the 2018 Antarctica Post issue showing Captain Oates, one of Scott's team who died on their way back from reaching the South Pole. (Mary)
October 2018.
31st Oct 2018 1999 New Zealand Art - Doris Lusk. (New Post)
Another stamp issue in the series on famous New Zealand artists. (Mary)
30th Oct 2018 While working on linking Kim's two new posts into our main index I've added a new thematic label to the right-hand sidebar. This is architecture and there are now 9 posts linked to it. (Asami)
29th Oct 2018 2006 Hawke' Bay Earthquake. (New Items & Make-over.)
I went into this older post to provide a link to Kim's Art Deco Buildings page and it ended up in my giving this post a make-over and adding new items such as First Day Covers. (Allan)
29th Oct 2018 1999 Art Deco Buildings. (New Post)
A selection of four buildings showing the variety and different locations of this popular building style from the 1930s. (Kim)
25th Oct 2018 1999 Victoria University Centenary. (New Post)
A one stamp issue on this famous university in the centre of Wellington. (Kim)
24th Oct 2018 1998 Memorial Statues - Joint Issue with Turkey. (New Post)
Two statures viewed on four stamps, two from New Zealand and two from Turkey, remember the those who died on the Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. (Mary)
23rd Oct 2018 1997 Fly Fishing. (New Post)
New Zealand is famous for its trout fishing with many tourists coming just for the fishing. Trout, first introduced in late 1800, can be found in most lakes and rivers now. Four trout species are shown in this issue. (Allan)
22nd Oct 2018 1997 Creepy Crawlies. (New Post)
10 small creatures that are important to New Zealand's wildlife. (Allan)
18th Oct 2018 1996 Extinct New Zealand Native Birds. (New Post)
Seven native birds that once thrived but now can no longer be found. (Kim)
15th Oct 2018 1998 Underwater World. (New Post)
A set of 4 x 40c stamps and 4 x 80c stamps showing some of the creatures from New Zealand's diverse underwater world. (Anne)
15th Oct 2018 1998 The Statue of Wairaka. (New Items)
Two new items have been added to this page. One is a Maxie Card showing the stamp and a view of the statue. The second is a Pictorial Date Card with the cancel from the stamp exhibition Whakapex '99 which shows the statue. (Allan)
13th Oct 2018 2018 Ross Dependency - Aircraft. (New Issue)
Aviation in Antarctica, a history of New Zealand's use of aircraft in the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
12th Oct 2018 1996 Emergency Rescue Services. (New Post)
A tribute to the people who are there first when things go wrong. (Allan)
11th Oct 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Issue)
A issue of two values celebrating the service that the St Clair Surf Life Saving club has given to the people of Dunedin. (Mary)
7th Oct 2018 1999 Native Tree Flowers. (New Post)
Often considered dull and lacking colour, the forests of New Zealand contain some beautiful and colourful flowers. This issue features six of them in large format stamps. (Anne)
4th Oct 2018 1900 Boer War. (New Items)
I have added a full sheet of 120 stamps plus a used and mint copy with text. Other parts of this post got some formatting improvements at the same time. (Allan)
4th Oct 2018 1996 Race Horses. (New Post)
Six stamps showing six famous horses from the period around 1996. (Allan)
1st Oct 2018 2018 - Macao 2018 Exhibition. (New Issue)
Two miniature sheets, one with 2018 Predator Free 2050 stamps and the other with 2018 Round Kiwi stamps, were issued for the exhibition in China. (Anne)
September 2018.
30th Sept 2018 2018 Armistice 1918 - 2018. (New Issue)
Five stamps celebrating the end of World War I. This stamp issue accompanied an issue of coins. (Anne)
30th Sept 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
Four new covers have been added to this collection. Currently, this collection has 67 items from 51 different locations. (Allan)
29th Sept 2018 Great Barrier Pigeon Post. (New Item)
We have added another stamp showing the square cancel of the Great Barrier Pigeongram Agency. 1/- red triangular stamp, higher value. (Allan)
20th Sept 2018 1996 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. (New Post)
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of our national orchestra. (Kim)
16th Sept 2018 1949 3d HMS Vanguard. (New Post)
We have finally done that page we have been talking about for a couple of years now. We have taken the seven "Vanguards" and placed them on their own page. (Asami)
14th Sept 2018 1949 - 1952 Cancelled Royal Visits. (New Item)
I was given an image of the 7th 3d Vanguard and I've added it to this page. This stamp is in very poor condition. The worst of all of them. So now we have all 7 known copies. Keep an eye out for our seven Vanguards being split off onto a page of their own. (Allan)
10th Sept 2018 1996 Coastal Wildlife. (New Post)
An issue of six stamps showing some of the rich variety of wildlife found on the coasts around New Zealand. The stamps also appeared as a block combining all six stamps into one large illustration that later became a miniature sheet for sale at international stamp exhibitions. (Kim.)
3rd Sept 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2000 - 2009 (New Items)
NZ WinePost 2007 Definitives - Butterflies. I have added better images of each of these three stamps and a corner block showing the three stamps as a joined strip. (Mary)
August 2018.
21st Aug 2018 Suffrage - A Thematic Collection. (New Post)
A collection of all the stamps and issues relating to Suffrage in New Zealand. Asami & Allan.
20th Aug 2018 2018 Suffrage 125 Years Whakatu Wahine. (New Issue)
Celebrating 125 years since women had the right to vote in New Zealand. Asami & Allan.
17th Aug 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
Some trial proofs of a future issue on Surf Lifesaving. (Mary)
13th Aug 2018 2018 Thinking Outside the Square. (New Issue)
A fun issue of 12 stamps in their own miniature sheet that makes an interesting observation about New Zealanders. (Allan)
10th Aug 2018 Antarctica Post Page One - (2002 - 2009). (New Items)
I have added a First Day Cover and a printing error from the 2006 Antarctica Post issue. (Mary)
4th Aug 2018 1996 Seashore Rock Pool Booklet. (New Post)
Two issues of this same booklet - gummed stamps in February and self-adhesive in August that we have combined into one post. (Kim)
2nd Aug 2018 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. (New Post)
Two stamp issues were made in 1996 with Olympic themes. First came the five stamp issue celebrating going to the Games and then came a two stamp issue featuring the two gold medallists. (Mary)
2nd Aug 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
We have added some more stamps and covers with different place names, new to this collection. (Allan)
1st Aug 2018 1949 - 1952 Cancelled Royal Visits. (New Item)
We have added a 6th copy of the rare 1949 3d Vanguard, a stamp that was supposed to have been destroyed. It seems that somehow at least 7 copies survived. Now six of them are shown on this page. (Allan)
July 2018
30th July 2018 1999 Super Twelve Rugby. (New Post)
This page is partly copied from our New Zealand Rugby Stamps collection and then expanded with extra items and text. (Anne)
29th July 2018. 1998 New Zealand Art - Peter McIntyre. (New Post)
In this, the second issue on New Zealand Art, Peter McIntyre is featured through four paints through his long painting career. (Anne)
28th July 2018. 1974 New Zealand Day. (Make-over.)
This post received a makeover that included new links, changes to text and our new mobile-friendly Technical Information. (Allan)
24th July 2018 1920 Victory & 1946 Peace. (Make-over & New Items)
I went into this older post to fix a link that had gone wrong and it turned into a make-over. I added Technical Information in our new mobile-friendly format. I replaced the 1946 FDC with two better ones. I enlarged all the images so these older stamps can be enjoyed and replaced the 1/2d with the better-looking ½d. Finally, I found a number of spelling and grammar mistakes that needed correcting. (Asami)
24th July 2018 1996 MMP Elections. (New Post)
A single stamp issue to commemorate and promote the first MMP election. (Allan)
23rd July 2018 2018 Back From the Brink - 1918. 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (New Items)
All ten single stamps on both these pages have been replaced with better images. (Allan)
20th July 2018 2006 Scenic - Renewable Energy. (New Post)
Looking at five ways New Zealand can produce renewable energy. (Mary)
19th July 2018 2006 Gold Rush. (New Post)
New Zealand experiencing unprecedented population growth during the gold rush years – increasing by 75% between 1861 and 1864. This issue of five stamps looks at a few aspects of the Gold Rush period. (Allan)
18th July 2018 2005 World Wildlife Fund - The Kakapo. (New Post)
The Kakapo is one of New Zealand's most endangered birds but with the help of the World Wildlife Fund, they are slowly growing in numbers. This stamp celebrates and supports the work the WWF is doing. (Kim)
16th July 2018 1935 Pictorials. (New Item)
I have added a printing error on the 9d Maori Design where the word "Official" has offset on to the stamps back. (Mary)
15th July 2018 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Items)
I have added four stamps and two covers to this collection of postmarks on this one stamp. There are now 56 items on this page cancelled in 41 different locations. (Allan)
15th July 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2000 - 2009 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
I have added 2 new errors to our WinePost collection. The first is an overprint shift on the 2006 Emergency Postage Provisional and the second is perforation error on the 2018 Overland Delivery. (Mary)
13th July 2018 2018 Predator Free 2050. (New Issue)
The ambitious goal of making New Zealand predator-free by 2050. An effort to save many endangered native species by providing a predator-free environment. (Anne)
12th July 2018 1997 New Zealand Art - Colin McCohan. (New Post)
Another famous artist from New Zealand who received international respect and admiration for his paintings. Four paintings, from a career spanning five decades, are shown here. (Anne)
11th July 2018 2006 Summer Festivals. (New Post)
During the summer months, the variety of Summer Festivals means there is something for everyone. (Kim)
10th July 2018 2005 Commemoratives. (New Post)
Six stamps plus four miniature sheets, celebrating anniversaries of three organisations, YMCA, Rotary and the Lions. (Anne)
9th July 2018 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday. (New Post)
A joint issue with Jersey consisting of a miniature sheet and small 4 stamp sheets. (Kim)
8th July 2018 2006 Kapa Haka - Maori Performing Arts. (New Post)
An issue that was withdrawn just before issue date due to complaints from various Maori groups. It has been included because some stamps and other items were accidentally sent out before the issue was cancelled. (Allan)
7th July 2018 2017 Matariki. (Post Makeover.)
I had another go at getting this post the way I want it. Many minor changes of text this time. (Allan)
6th July 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Items)
I've added the First Day Covers for the first two WinePost issues of 2018. This also gives me the first day of issue for both of these issues. (Mary)
5th July 2018 1995 Environment Stamp Booklet. (New Post)
A booklet of 10 stamps looking at our native environment in New Zealand, how we can protect and improve it. (Allan)
3rd July 2018 2018 Scenic Definitives. (New Issue)
The latest issue of Scenic Definitives is a set of two gummed stamps and a set of two adhesive stamps. The lower value of both sets carried the same design. (Anne)
3rd July 2018 2018 Personalised Stamps. (New Issue)
This is a re-issue of the 2016 Personalised Stamps with new values due to the increase in postal rates over the past two years. (Anne)
June 2018
28th June 2018 1995 Centenary of Rugby League. (New Post)
Looking at the history of the cousin sport to Rugby Union, Rugby League. (Mary)
25th June 2018 1995 Anniversaries and Events. (New Post)
Stamps from four 1995 special events marked by NZ Post combined into one post. (Mary)
25th June 2018 1995 Famous New Zealanders. (New Item.)
A scenic postcard sent from New Zealand to Denmark with the $1.00 Barry Crump stamp from this issue. (Mary)
25th June 2018 Rugby on New Zealand Stamps. (New Items)
I added two covers sent from Romania to England commemorating the final two games of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in which New Zealand played. I found these items when researching for another post and decided they were worth including. (Mary)
24th June 2018 2017 Matariki. (Post Makeover.)
My friend Moa and I have completed our makeover of my Matariki post. We've changed around and reformated the story parts of this post and added more information in a few places. (Moa & Allan)
24th June 2018 1997 - Roses - Joint Issue with China. (New Post).
New Zealand and the People's Republic of China celebrated the beauty and splendour of the rose in this joint stamp issue. (Kim)
23rd June 2018 1997 - New Zealand Wine Regions / Vineyards. (New Post)
Six stamps showing the more famous wine regions of New Zealand. (Anne)
21st June 2018 1997 Royal Golden Wedding Anniversary. (New Post)
In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, 50 years of marriage. (Kim)
18th June 2018 1997 Wackiest Letterboxes. (New Post)
Ten stamps showing some of the more unusual (wacky) letterboxes found around New Zealand. (Kim)
16th June 2018 The Round Kiwi (New Items)
I have added the 2018 Round Kiwi stamps and FDC to this collection. At the same time, I took the chance to do a few wording improvements and add a few FDCs of earlier issues. (Anne)
15th June 2018 2018 Round Kiwi Issue. (New Issue.)
To mark 30 years since the first Round Kiwi was issued in 1988, NZ Post has issued this set of five values featuring five different species of kiwi found in New Zealand. (Anne)
9th June 2018 New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today. (New Issue.)
The delivery truck proof seen in late 2017 has become an official stamp issue for the NZ WinePost. This issue is an update of the 1991 Dodge Delivery theme. (Mary)
8th June 2018 1995 Golf Courses. (New Post)
Four stamps showing four of the many scenic golf courses found in New Zealand. (Anne)
4th June 2018 1990 - 1994 Stamp Exhibitions. (New Links)
I've added new links to my exhibitions page going back to posts of the original stamp issues. At the same time, many minor improvements and corrections were done. (Asami)
May 2018
24th May 2018 2018 The Royal Wedding. (New Items)
The Royal Wedding stamps of Niue and Tokelau have been added to this page.
24th May 2018 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (Improvements)
I have added navigation links between the various posts in this series. (Asami)
22nd May 2018 1990 - 1994 Stamp Exhibitions. (New Post)
Miniature sheets and other items for sale at stamp exhibitions. (Asami)
21st May 2018 Great Barrier Pigeon Post. (New Item.)
I have added an FDC for the 1997 Pigeon Post Centenary Issue. (Allan)
20th May 2018 2018 The Royal Wedding. (New Issue)
A special miniature sheet containing six stamps of scenes from the wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle on 19th May 2018. (Anne)
19th May 2018 2018 World War I Commemorative Book Series. (New Post)
This was intended as a summary page for the World War I series but Allan got busy with other things so it got left as a bit of a mess. I've taken it over and completed this page. I will also link the five issued together and add links to this page in each issue and in the index pages. (Asami)
18th May 2018 2018 Back From the Brink - 1918. (New Issue)
This is the final issue in the series marking the centenary of World War I. (Allan)
13th May 2018 2018 Maui and the Fish. (New Issue.)
The story of how Maui caught the huge fish that became the North Island of New Zealand. The story is told in both English and te reo Maori. (Allan)
April 2018
27th Apr 2018 2017 America's Cup. (Upgraded)
We have added better images, rebuilt the Technical Information section and changed some of the text. (Allan)
21st Apr 2018 Famous Maori on Stamps. (Upgrade)
New entries and more links and additions to existing entries in this index. (Allan)
21st Apr 2018 1995 Famous New Zealanders. (New Post)
Six famous New Zealanders selected by the people of New Zealand to appear on these stamps. They came from six different categories. (Allan)
15th Apr 2018 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Items.)
New Items added to the 1994 & 1995 Export Issues. (Mary)
14th Apr 2018 2018 Reconnecting New Zealand. (New Issue)
On 14 November 2016, a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck 15km north-east of Culverden, North Canterbury. The event's impact on road and rail infrastructure was instant and devastating. (Allan)
March 2018
31st Mar 2018. 1995 Farm Animals Booklets. (New Post)
In September 1995 a booklet was issued with 10 45c stamps featuring farm animals. Due to a postage rate decrease, a month later is booklet was reissued with the value of the stamps now 40c. Both booklets are shown here. (Anne)
27th Mar 2018. New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Item)
Trial proof for possible new WinePost stamp issue showing New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook/Aoraki above the waters of Hooker Lake with the correct mountain name. (Mary)
24th Mar 2018. 2005 Cafe Culture. (New Post)
Five stamps in the shape of a coffee cup telling the history of cafe culture in New Zealand. (Kim)
20th Mar 2018. 1995 Nuclear-Free New Zealand. (New Post)
Communicating New Zealand's opposition to nuclear weapons and nuclear testing with a stamp issue, first-day cover and special postcard. (Kim)
19th Mar 2018. 1994 Beach Cricket Booklet. (New Post)
A booklet issued along with the Cricket Centenary. (Mary)
18th Mar 2018 1994 Centenary of the New Zealand Cricket Council. (New Post)
100 years of the New Zealand Cricket Administration. (Mary)
17th Mar 2018. 1994 25th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. (New Items)
I've just added an exhibition card and view of the special cancel for this issue. (Allan)
12th Mar 2018. 1994 25th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. (New Post)
NZ Post celebrated this anniversary with an important milestone of their own - the first time a hologram had been used on a New Zealand stamp. (Allan)
11th Mar 2018. 1994 Wild Animals. (New Post)
This set of 10 stamps featuring wild animals from around the world was issued for 1995 Stamp Month - a month-long promotion for children. (Allan)
8th Mar 2018. 2007 Centenaries. (New Post)
An eight stamp issue showing four organisations celebrating their centenaries. Four of the stamp view these organisations from 1907 and found from 100 years later in 2007. (Asami)
6th Mar 2018. 2018 New Zealand Cycle Trails. (New Issue)
Six stamps showing some of the great cycle trails where people can get away and enjoy some of the better wild scenery of New Zealand. The large portrait format of these stamps displays their subject to its best. (Asami)
5th Mar 2018. 1980s Stamp Exhibitions. (New Post)
All the special sheets created for stamp exhibitions that NZ Post attended during the 1980s. This is one of a series of these posts that can be found via our Main Index / Groups of Posts page. (Asami)
4th Mar 2018. 2017 Matariki. (New Post)
When there was no Matariki issue in 2017 I decided to create a page tell the stories behind Matariki. (Allan)
3rd Mar2018. Frama Stamps 1984 - 1996. (New Items)
Three new items were added to this page. 1) A 1986 Map Frama cover showing an unusual combination of stamp values. 2) A 1988 Flag Frama cover with an example of a badly scuffed stamp. 3) A 1988 Flag Frama pair with partly missing overprint. (Mary)
February 2018.
27th Feb 2018 2018 Wahine 50th Anniversary. (New Issue)
The story of this disaster that occurred on the doorstep of our nation's capital when the inter-islander Wahine founded as she entered Wellington harbour. Of the 734 on board, 53 would lose their lives that day. (Asami & Allan.)
23rd Feb 2018 2007 New Zealand Native Wildlife. (New Post)
An issue of five round format stamps showing five examples of New Zealand wildlife officially classified as "endangered." (Allan)
23rd Feb 2018 1940 Centennial Pictorials. (New Item.)
A Plate Strip, a strip of four stamps showing both the plate number and printer. (Allan)
14th Feb 2018 New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Item)
Trial proof for possible new WinePost stamp issue showing New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook/Ariki above the waters of Hooker Lake. The correct spelling is 'Aoraki.' (Mary)
11th Feb 2018 2007 Royal Diamond Wedding Anniversary. (New Post)
Celebrating 60 years of the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. This issue featured a miniature sheet with two stamps showing photographs taken 60 years apart. (Mary)
10th Feb 2018 2007 Clever Kiwis. (New Post)
Stories of Kiwis turning great ideas into reality. (Kim)
5th Feb 2018 2007 Southern Skies. (New Post)
Five stamps showing constellations, star clusters and other objects from the night skies over New Zealand. Each sky scene appears as a backdrop to a famous astronomical observatory and telescope. (Allan)
3rd Feb 2018 2008 Underwater Reefs. (New Post)
Another annual scenic issue with four spectacular stamps showing the colour and diversity found in the oceans and waters surround New Zealand. This post also includes the two extra adhesives used in booklets of 10. (Mary)
January 2018.
28th Jan 2018 2018 New Zealand in Space. (New Issue.)
A miniature sheet containing six stamps to celebrate the first launch of a rocket into space from New Zealand. Rocket Lab launched their Electron rocket with 3 satellites from their launch site Mahia Peninsula between Gisborne and Napier. (Mary & Allan)
26th Jan 2018 Resene Stamps. (New Posts)
Over the past three days, we have been publishing pages of stamps that promote Resene Paints. These are used by the company New Zealand Mail which supplies mail services to companies that have large volumes or require mail-out services.
Resene Stamps - Part One (2002 - 2004) Resene Stamps - Part Two (2005 - 2009) Resene Stamps - Part Three (2010 - 2015)
22nd Jan 2018 2018 Wildlife - Game Bird Habitat. (New Issue)
The annual game bird stamp has been added to our collection. That makes 25 of them now. (Kim)
22nd Jan 2018 1874 - 1882 The Side-Faced Issues. (New Items)
First side-face 6d blue with F Flaw in the word pence "PENCF." (Allan)
21st Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Items)
A major perforation shift on the 1/- Green.
A blank patch in the lower right corner of a 4d red FF Queen. (Allan)
19th Jan 2018 Classic Stamps Errors (New Items) (Allan)
1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two.
We have added a 2d Blue with extra perf through design and paper crease at the time of printing.
1874 - 1882 The Side-Faced Issues.
We have added three errors from the 2nd Side-Faced issue.
1906 Christchurch Exhibition.
1906 Christchurch Exhibition 6d offset on back.
19th Jan 2018 2008 Weather Extremes. (New Post)
Another 2008 issue as we are slowly closing the last gap in our coverage of all New Zealand stamps. This post shows some of the more extreme weather events seen in New Zealand. (Anne)
18th Jan 2018 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Item.)
We have added a new FDC from the 2016 Antarctica Post issue that has been cancelled at McMurdo Station. (Mary)
16th Jan 2018 2008 Sir Edmund Hillary. (New Post)
Five stamps celebrating the life of this famous New Zealander. Also there included is the miniature issued by NZ Post at the 2009 Timpex Stamp Exhibition, the funds going towards promoting stamp collecting. (Mary)
15th Jan 2018 2008 150th Anniversary of Kingitanga. (New Post)
An issue of three values celebrating the Maori King movement of New Zealand. The stamps are based on artworks from the collection strongly linked to the first Maori King of 1856. Something very different for our collection of posts with Maori themes. (Allan)
12th Jan 2018 2009 Preserve the Polar Regions and Glaciers. (New Post)
New Zealand Post participated in the International Polar Year with this miniature sheet featuring New Zealand glaciers. (Kim)
11th Jan 2018 2009 New Zealand Champions of World Motorsport. (New Post)
Champions who have successfully competed in motorsport internationally. The set of maxi cards makes this post worth a visit. (Anne)
10th Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Item.)
I went back to review my work this morning and ended up making a number of changes, including adding another stamp with a hand-written cancellation. (Allan)
9th Jan 2018 1855 Full-Faced Queens - Part Two. (New Items - Post Make-over.)
We have added some more items including three stamps with paper-creases and a joined pair with very bad plate wear. At the same time, all stamps on the page have been enlarged and some text added or improved. (Allan)
6th Jan 2018 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Item)
I have added another used 1990 Orange Winebird to our collection. This carries the Westons Winery postal permit cancel rather than an official WinePost cancel. (Mary)
5th Jan 2018 2009 Lighthouses. (New Post)
An issue to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first New Zealand lighthouse at Pencarrow Head near Wellington. (Anne)
4th Jan 2018 1994/1995 A to B Self Adhesive Coils. (New Post)
What began as a simple post turned into a much more complex story. (Mary)
2nd Jan 2018 1898 First Pictorial Issue. (New Items - Post make-over.)
We have done some work on this old post. Upgrading it and adding a table of links to related posts. We also added a couple of new items and more text. (Asami)
December 2017.
28th Dec 2017 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary. (New Issue)
Celebrating this important milestone in the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. (Kim)
28th Dec 2017 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Post)
A collection of the 1½d - Boer War Commemorative from the 1900 definitives showing various postage cancellations. It was a collection first found in our post, 1900 Boer War but as it was growing so large, I moved the collection to its own page. (Kim)
21st Dec 2017 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Issue)
Celebrating this important milestone in the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. (Kim)
28th Dec 2017 1900 Boer War Thematic Collection. (New Post)
A collection of the 1½d - Boer War Commemorative from the 1900 definitives showing various postage cancellations. It was a collection first found in our post, 1900 Boer War but as it was growing so large, I moved the collection to its own page. (Kim)
21st Dec 2017 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Issue)
The 2017 Antarctica Post stamp has finally appeared featuring Admiral Richard Byrds flight to the South Pole. Included is a corner pair and a First Day Cover. (Mary)
21st Dec 2017 1994 Adventure Tourism. (New Post)
A five-stamp issue that features some of the more adventurous activities that a visitor to New Zealand can take part in. The unusual format of the stamps helps to make this issue stand out as something very different. (Allan)
17th Dec 2017 Labels.
We think we have now every post on this blog connected to our Labels Index on the sidebar below the Blog Archive. There may be some label links still missing but the plan is to continue building on what we have done already adding and correcting as we go. (Asami)
16th Dec 2017 2006/2018 Year of the Dog. (New Issue)
There have been two years in which NZ Post celebrated the Year of the Dog. Both of them, in 2006 and 2018, has now been featured in this post. (Allan)
14th Dec 2017 Personalised Stamps. (New Item)
2006 Personalised 45c with Plush the cat on the coupon. (Asami)
13th Dec 2017 2017 Royalpex National Stamp Exhibition. (New Issue)
A miniature sheet and a Miniature Sheet First Day Cover created for NZ Post to sell at this exhibition. (Kim)
12th Dec 2017 1993 Women's Vote. (New Post)
Women being allowed the right to vote was a monumental change in New Zealand’s history. It was a change that was controversial at the time but went on to lead New Zealand into a much brighter future. (Kim)
10th Dec 2017 Chinese New Year. (New Issue)
We have added the stamps for 2018 Chinese New Year - The Year of the Dog. This has only been added to our main collection. Late we will publish the 2006/2018 Year of the Dog page. (Allan)
8th Dec 2017 1993 Dinosaurs (New Post)
Looking at some of the dinosaurs that roamed over the land now known as New Zealand. Also included in this post is the miniature sheet overprinted for the 1993 Bangkok Stamp Exhibition. (Anne)
7th Dec 2017 1993 Royal Doulton Ceramics (New Post)
An issue of six stamps commemorating the 1992 - 1993 Royal Doulton Exhibition held in New Zealand. (Mary)
5th Dec 2017 1996 Maori Crafts. (New Post)
Before the annual Matariki issues began, NZ Post regularly issued stamps with Maori cultural themes. In 1996 this six value set showing Maori Crafts was released. (Allan)
4th Dec 2017 Health Stamps Page One. (New Items)
Health Stamp Issue 1944 - A green ink smear can be seen above Princess Elizabeth's shoulder.
Health Stamp Issue 1946 - A crease in the pre-printed paper caused this line across both stamps.
Health Stamp Issue 1949 - Artwork and design trial by James Berry (designer.)
(Asami)
November 2017.
29th Nov 2017 2003 Royal New Zealand Ballet 50th Anniversary. (New Post)
I love going to see a ballet. I'm also pleased to find and write about a stamp issue on New Zealand Ballet. (Mary)
25th Nov 2017 Antarctica Post - Page One. (New Items)
I have added a couple of new items to this page. In the 2002 issue, I have added another First Day Cover. In 2005 issue I have added a colour proof of one of the stamps.
Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Item)
In the 2011 issue, I have added a First Day Cover to go with the First Day Postcard I already have. (Mary)
23rd Nov 2017 Antarctica Post - Page Two. (New Issue)
A trial of the 2017 Antarctica Post stamp has finally appeared. A colour trial at this stage featuring Richard Byrds flight to the South Pole. (Mary)
23rd Nov 2017 2001 Garden Flowers. (New Post)
A large drawing forming a bouquet was produced which became the miniature sheet and then the six-stamp images were cut from this to create six colourful and beautiful stamps. (Kim)
21st Nov 2017 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee. (New Post)
Six stamps celebrating this important milestone with two official portraits and six stamps looking back at some of the Queen's visits to New Zealand. (Asami)
19th Nov 2017 2017 Te Reo Maori - Maori Language. (New Items)
We have replaced all the single stamps with better quality images. (Allan)
18th Nov 2017 Government Life Insurance - Summary. (New Post)
This is a new summary of our Lighthouse Insurance stamp issues. The old page at the top will be removed within the next few days. The Government Lighthouse stamp issues can be found in the label sidebar or from the Index/Groups of Stamps page. (Asami)
14th Nov 2017 Olympic and Commonwealth Games. (New Item on this page)
I have added a stamp celebrating the 1972 Olympic Games and the success of our rowing team. (Kim)
10th Nov 2017 2000 Kiwiana II Booklet. (New Post)
A second Kiwiana booklet showing items famous and popular in New Zealand. Each of these has been carefully selected for their value to New Zealand culture. In this case, the stamps have taken on a cartoon flavour featuring a little kiwi. (Allan)
9th Nov 2017 1994 Kiwiana I Booklet. (New Post)
A special booklet featuring ten stamps showing an item that have shaped New Zealand culture. All except one stamps shows either food or clothing. (Allan)
7th Nov 2017 1993 Fastpost Booklet. (New Post)
The reissue of the 80c Bird definitive, this time featuring the New Zealand Falcon. While this is considered to be an issue of its own, most people seem to include it with the Bird Definitives of the late 80s. (Anne)
6th Nov 2017 2002 Holiday Hideaways. (New Post)
Holiday houses, bach or cribs, as they were more often called were little holiday getaways. These days they are becoming replaced by up-market houses. (Mary)
2nd Nov 2017 2017 Te Reo Maori - Maori Language. (New Issue)
This post is an important addition to my posts on New Zealand Maori. It shows how te reo Maori (Maori language) is changing to remain relevant in a modern world. Personally, I was very excited to see this stamp issue. (Allan)
1st Nov 2017 Grow Your Own/Sustainable New Zealand. (New Issue)
An interesting stamp issue about growing herbs and vegetables in your own garden for healthy eating. Also included in this issue is the seeds to get you started. (Kim)
1st Nov 2017 New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999. (New Items)
More new items have been added to the early WinePost issues. (Mary)
October 2017
28th Oct 2017 Labels (Side Bar)
There has been a lot of work done on this blog over the last month. It was started on 12 September 2012 by the blog owner Allan. At that time he didn't really have any plan other than displaying postage stamps that he liked. It is time for a look at how we can improve and bring the whole blog up to a more professional standard. Part of this you will have seen in the work done on our biggest collect, Health Stamps. They are working on the Christmas Stamp Collection now.
Well, I've been working on the Labels. These are found in the right-hand sidebar under the Blog Archive. They are intended to be a way of searching by subject or theme. First, we went through and deleted all the old labels. Now I am adding new ones. There are still lots of gaps but many subjects are now complete. Certainly worth using them. (Anne)
27th Oct 2017 2017 Christmas. (New Issue.)
A seven stamp issue, a set of five gummed stamps and three self-adhesive stamps, showing decorations found on the Christmas tree as this year's Christmas theme. (Allan)
26th Oct 2017 Upgrade our Christmas Collection.
This is another big project that will be done in a number of stages.
1) Allan is going to do a post on the 2017 Christmas Issue. (Done)
2) Allan will also add this issue to our main Christmas collection. (Done)
3) Kim and Mary will begin work on the main Christmas pages. Checking and correcting text and searching for new items to add. Links on these pages might not work while this stage is being done. (Work in progress)
4) Asami will then start coding in the links and final corrections to the pages.
5) Allan All Christmas Posts will be checked, any new items added and then linked to our main Christmas pages again. (Work in progress)
6 Allan & Asami will check all the work above and test all links.
The project will be run by me - Asami.
25th Oct 2017 NZ WinePost (New Items)
During the past few days, I have added items and information to both our WinePost collection and our Antarctica Post collection. Both found under the link above. (Mary)
25th Oct 2017 2001 Art From Nature.
This post is interesting in that if featured blocks of four stamps of each value arranged to bring out the design in an attractive piece of art from nature. (Kim)
23rd Oct 2017 1931 Smiling Boys.
This post looks at the 1931 Health Issue in more detail. It includes a First Day Cover for this issue as well as some interesting forgeries. (Anne)
22nd Oct 2017 2009 Auckland Harbour Bridge.
An issue celebrating the 50th anniversary of this famous icon, the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Also included are two covers marking the opening of the bridge. (Allan)
21st Oct 2017 New Zealand WinePost Overview.
We are concerned that readers may miss our collect by local postal service, Antarctica Post. Since this service is linked to the Winepost I have added links to the Antarctica Post pages in our WinePost overview. It was taking us four clicks to get to either of these pages. Now we can do it in two. (Kim)
20th Oct 2017 New Items.
Antarctica Post - Page One.
I have added better stamps for 2005, 2008, 2009 Antarctica Post issues. While these stamps are not up to the standard I would like they are a lot better than those that we had.
New Zealand WinePost 1990 - 1999.
I have added an interesting concept sketch for the 1995 Definitive WinePost Issue. This drawing is for the miniature sheet containing all nine stamps. (Mary)
19th Oct 2017 1929 Health Stamp.
Another addition to our Health Stamp project was to upgrade our post on the 1929/1930 Health Stamps. This issue has already been selected for Special Posts hall of fame. I enlarged some of the items, added more detail and changes to the text. I then looked at other Health Stamp Issues that had used this design or the nurse theme. (Mary)
18th Oct 2017 Health Issues Updated.
As part of the Health Stamp project, the posts on Health Issues 2013 through 2016 have been updated with links to our main Health Collection. At the same time, I added Technical Information to some of the earlier posts and made other minor changes as required. (Kim)
18th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Four (1990 - 2016)
Our final Health Stamp page has been completed. This is bringing to an end what became a big project. We still need to connect in links from other Health Stamp posts but this will not affect anything on the four main pages. (Asami)
17th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Three (1967 - 1989)
Our next Health Stamp page has been completed with all internal links working and some extra errors etc added. Our main Index pages have been linked to this page directly to each issue. This is proving to be a big project. (Asami)
14th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page Two (1951 - 1966)
We have completed our second Health Stamp page. All internal links are now working and we have added a lot of new errors as well. If you go to our Index Page 1950 - 1969 you will find every Health Stamp link will take you directly to that issue in our main Health Stamp collection. (Asami)
10th Oct 2017 Health Stamps - Page One (1929 - 1950)
Work on this page has now been completed. All internal links are now working. Also if you go to our Index Page 1910 - 1949 you will find all our Health Stamp links, 1929 to 1949, will take you directly to that issue on Health Stamps - Page One. (Asami)
7th Oct 2017 See top Page Index Bar.
Today we began a big project to complete our Health Stamp collection. First, each page will get a general make-over - headings corrected, new items added, corrections and additions to the text. Then Target Ids will be added to each date so any issue can be linked from another page. Finally, all links will be changed to blue and set again. Once this has been completed for each page we will tell you here. Meanwhile, our Health Stamp pages can still be viewed but many links might not work or will work incorrectly. (Asami)
5th Oct 2017 1985 - 93 Native Bird Definitives. (New Items)
This is one of our older posts that have just had a major make-over. Descriptions of the birds have been added. A complete set of all the FDC covers and some issues we missed have been added as well. (Allan)
1st Oct 2017 1993 Sealife Booket (New Post)
Ten stamps in a booklet showing sea life from the oceans around New Zealand. (Anne)
September 2017
21st Sept 2017 1992 Camellias. (New Post)
Six examples of varieties of the flower, popular in New Zealand gardens. (Kim)
20th Sept 2017 1992 Navigators. (New Post)
An issue celebrating the 350th anniversary of the sighting of New Zealand by Abel Tasman and the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' sighting of the Americas. (Allan)
12th Sept 2017 2017 Ross Dependency - Historic Huts. (New Issue)
An issue showing the three historic huts from the great explorers Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton that have been restored and preserved in the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
8th Sept 2017 2010 Ross Dependency - Whales of the Southern Ocean. (New Post)
This is the final issue of our Antarctica collection other than new issues. Five stamps showing whales found in the waters near the Ross Dependency. (Mary)
6th Sept 2017 New Zealand WinePost 2010 - Today. (New Items)
2012 Definitives - $15.00 Kea. One of the examples of this stamp that I had placed on this page is an error, double printing of the black. I also added a joined pair with a large perf shift moving the image to the top-right corner of the stamp. (Mary)
5th Sept 2017 2007 50th Anniversary Scott Base. (New Post)
Celebrating 50 years since New Zealand's establishment of what has become our main permanent base in the Ross Dependency, Antarctica. (Mary)
4th Sept 2017 1990 New Zealand World Stamp Exhibition Native Orchids. (New Post)
A special miniature sheet consisting of five stamps showing native New Zealand orchids. This issue was to support the 1990 World Stamp Exhibition. (Anne)
