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New Zealand fiscal and postage stamps were overprinted for various revenue purposes. Some are given below. Counterpart Counterpart stamps were attached to duplicate (i.e. counterpart) documents provided that the full stamp duty had been paid on the original. The counterpart fee was 2s 6d. The first issue was in 1870 and the design was Die I of the 1867 Revenue issue. The stamp on the left is Die II and was issued in 1880. In 1887, stamps were issued in the design of the revenue stamps of 1880, but with the word Counterpart in rather small letters above the value as in the example on the below. In 1916 the fee was increased to 3s 0d and ordinary revenue stamps were overprinted diagonally in black although special printings were made as the colour was always yellow. It exists both perf 14 and perf 14½x14. In 1927, the George V 3s 0d Admiral stamp was printed on Cowan paper, perf 14, in orange yellow and overprin...
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2014 Royal Visit.

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          For the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge go on an official Royal Tour as a married couple. They will be accompanied by their young son Prince George. Part of their time on tour will be spent in various parts of New Zealand.
         Prince William will be acting on behalf of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, as her representative so New Zealand will consider him in the same official capacity as they would the Queen. It will be Catherine's first visit to this country.

        To mark this important royal event, NZ Post will be issuing two values on the 7th of April. This issue will also include a First Day Cover a special cancel strike. The designs showed two lovely photos of the royal couple with their baby. (You may wish to visit my post '2013  Prince George of Cambridge.')

   





During this Royal Visit of 2014 our thoughts go back to an earlier tour when Prince Charles, the Princess of Wales and a young William visited in March and April of 1983. Who will forget that moment when a crawling William made a grasp at a traditional New Zealand toy, the buzzy bee.
 
Front page of the New Zealand Herald - 1983.
That moment when Prince William reached for the Buzzy Bee.

Now we have come a full circle, Prince William is bringing his wife and child to visit New Zealand. It will be an important tour for both and country and for this young royal family. Over recent years William has been seen to breath fresh air on a new more open and casual monarchy.   

The New Zealand Visit.

April 7, Wellington - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George will arrive at the Military Terminal at Wellington Airport on a Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft.
          William and Kate will attend a ceremonial welcome ceremony, including a Maori Powhiri and inspection of a guard of honour.

April 9, Wellington - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attend an event for Plunket nurses and parents with their young children at Government House, Wellington.

April 10, Blenheim - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a wreath-laying ceremony and commemoration, War Memorial, Seymour Square, Blenheim and view an exhibition of WWI aircraft before moving outside to view the static WWI display, Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
          William and Kate will also attend a State Reception, Government House, Wellington. The Duke will deliver a short speech and unveil a portrait of HM The Queen.

April 11, Auckland - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet serving Air Force personnel and their families in a hangar adjacent to the runway, RNZAF Whenuapai, near Auckland.
          The couple will each board an Emirates Team New Zealand Americas Cup yacht and sail around Auckland Harbour. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge travel across Auckland Harbour in a 'Sealegs' craft, Westpark Marina, Auckland.

April 12, Waikato - The Duke of Cambridge will view the manufacturing plant and a static display of the XSTOL aircraft at Pacific Aerospace, Hamilton Airport. The Duchess of Cambridge meet children, families and nursing staff, and view a play therapy session at Rainbow Place Children's Hospice Waikato, Hamilton.
           The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pay their respects at the town War Memorial in Cambridge before travelling through the town centre. The couple will open the Avantidrome in Hamilton, start several races, watch a BMX display, meet Olympic athletes.

April 13, Dunedin - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Dunedin airport and are greeted by members of the Ngai Tahu iwi. They will attend a service at the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Dunedin.
          The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge watch, and participate in, a Rippa Rugby tournament, Forsyth Barr stadium, Dunedin.

April 13, Queenstown - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at Otago Wines, Amisfield Winery, sample local wines and produce and tour the vineyard. Next, they will travel on the Shotover Jet along the Shotover River.

April 14, Christchurch - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by members of the Ngai Tahu iwi, Christchurch City Council Building. William and Kate will watch, and participate in, a 2015 Cricket World Cup event.
          The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a lunch held by the Chamber of Commerce and later view the RNZAF Memorial Wall, Wigram Air Force Base, Christchurch.

April 16, Wellington - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will meet recruits, pay their respects to those officers killed on duty, view a police training display and dog display, Royal New Zealand Police College, Porirua, near Wellington.
          The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will conclude their visit to New Zealand with a short walk through the Civic Centre and sign the city's visitors’ book, Wellington City Centre. The royals will then depart Wellington on board a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, Military Terminal, Wellington Airport.



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  1. Anonymous9 March 2014 at 23:42

    You were quick getting that one up, Allan.
    It was only announced a few days ago.
    John.

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    1. Allan9 March 2014 at 23:48

      Even quicker than you think John.
      I saw the announcement in the Western Leader, at a friends house this afternoon. I went looking for it at NZ Post this evening. Got some more I want to do with the page but it will do for now until I can get back to it.
      Allan

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  2. Reshma Ph10 March 2014 at 23:31

    These are nice stamps Allan. They have such lovely photographs.
    Where can I buy some from? I also saw you have the Prince George ones from 2013. Can these still be brought as well?
    Reshma?

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    1. Allan11 March 2014 at 00:31

      Thanks Reshma
      You can't buy them yet. Not until the 7th of April. Most Post shops of go to http://stamps.nzpost.co.nz/
      As for the 2013 set. NZ Post still has those on sale. If not I can recommend a stamp dealer.
      Allan

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    2. Kirsten1211 March 2014 at 05:12

      Do you sell these stamps Allan?
      Kirsten.

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    3. Allan11 March 2014 at 20:33

      No Kirsten,
      I am not a stamp dealer. I just collect stamps and enjoy them.
      I want to share this enjoyment with others.
      Allan

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  3. Anonymous9 April 2014 at 18:41

    I like the baby photos. George looks so cute. Looking forward to his visit over here next.
    That one is him reaching for the toy so good too.
    Janet.

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    1. Allan9 April 2014 at 18:47

      Hi Janet,
      Thanks for your comment. Yes I am following the Royal Visit closely too.
      They are heading for Australia next but I doubt they will be coming anywhere near your place.
      Oh that photo, read the caption underneath. It is actually Prince William in 1983. Sorry if I confused you there.
      Allan

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    2. Anonymous9 April 2014 at 18:49

      Opps!
      I should be reading the fine print. LOL
      Janet.

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