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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...

Index Ten - 2010 - 2014

Stamps Issued 2010 - 2014
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2010
2010 - The Year of the Tiger.
          1998/2010 Year of the Tiger. 
                    A post looking at both the Year of the Tiger issues.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.

2010 - 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.

2010 - Personalised Stamps.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.

          Maori Definitive Stamps.
                    One stamp from this set appeared in our thematic collection.

2010 - Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand.
          2010  Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand.
                   Five stamps celebrating our extinct natural heritage.

2010 - Regional Postage.
          2010 Regional Postage. 
                   Specially themed stamps for tourist centres.

2010 - The ANZAC Series: Remembrance.
          2010 ANZAC III - Remembrance.
                    Another six stamp issue of military themes issued for ANZAC Day 2010.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                    This issue is also part of my Military ANZAC collection.

2010 - London International Stamp Exhibition.
          2010 ANZAC III - Remembrance.
                    This miniature sheet including is shown on our ANZAC Day 2010 page.

2010 - Expo 2010 Shanghai China.
          2010 Shanghai World Expo.
                   An interesting joint issue between China and New Zealand featuring cultural items from both countries. 
          Heitiki - The Tiki.
                   $2.80 – Heitiki and Cong are included in my Heitiki collection.

2010 - Matariki - Manu Tukutuku. (Traditional Maori Kites)
         2010 Matariki - Maori Kites.
                    A four-value issue featuring the art of Maori kites.
         Matariki / Maori New Year.
                    This issue is included in our Matariki Collection.

2010 - One Hundred Years of Maori Rugby. 
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2010 - Health Issue. "Butterflies."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      Wildlife Theme - Butterflies.


2010 - Scenic Definitives.
          2009 - 2010  Scenic Definitives.
                    The next issue in the Scenic Definitive Series.
         Mitre Peak, Milford Sound.
                    The $1.20 values, both gummed and adhesive were used in the thematic set on Mitre Peak.
          The Legend of Hinemoa.
                   A famous Maori love-story in Rotorua.

2010 - All Blacks.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2010 - Antarctica Post - Ross Dependency (Sir James Ross.)
          Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                    Commemorating the first explorer to discover the Ross Sea.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2010 - Personalised Stamps - Postal Rate Increase.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.

         Maori Definitive Stamps.
                    Two stamps from this set appeared in our thematic collection.

2010 - Rugby World Cup.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2010 - New Zealand Wine Post - Land of Grapes - Definitive.
                    Celebrating grapes and winemaking throughout New Zealand.

2010 - New Zealand - A Slice of Heaven.
          150 Posts - Celebrate New Zealand.
                    A sheet showing the most famous landmarks and attractions throughout New Zealand.
                    No attempt has been made to show these landmarks in a geographical manner.

2010 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    
50 Years of Christmas Stamps.


2010 - Surf Life Saving Centenary.
          2010 Surf Life Saving Centenary. 
                   Celebrating Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.

2010 - Palmpex Stamp Exhibition.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2010 - Ross Dependency - Whales of the Southern Ocean.
         2010 Ross Dependency - Whales of the Southern Ocean.
                     Five stamps showing whales found near Ross Dependency.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                 Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.


2010 - Resene Stamps.
         Resene Stamps - Part Three (2010 - 2015).
                   Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.
 
2010 - Custom Advertising (CALs) / Personalised Postage Labels.

2010 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.

2011
2011 - The Year of the Rabbit.
          1999 / 2011 The Year of the Rabbit.
                    A post looking at both the Year of the Rabbit issues.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.
 

2011 - 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.
        
2011 - Indipex Stamp Exhibition.
          2009 - 2010  Scenic Definitives.
                    This sheet featured 2010 Scenic Definitives so we included it, in that post.

2011 - Kapa Haka.
          2011 Kapa Haka.
                    Maori performing art is known as Kapa Haka.

2011 - Royal Wedding.
          2011 Royal Wedding. 
                    The wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton. 

2011 - KiwiStamp.
          The KiwiStamp.
                    No Value Indicated - The KiwiStamp. A look at the two KiwiStamp issues.

2011 - Victoria Cross.
          2011 The Victoria Cross.
                    A miniature sheet of 22 stamps featuring every recipient of the Victoria Cross in New Zealand.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two. 
                    This miniature sheet is also featured in our military collection.
          1900 The Boer War.
                    The 1 stamp from this sheet also appears in our post of stamps of the Boer War.

2011 - Beyond the Coast.
          2011 Beyond the Coast. 
                   A sheet of 12 stamps showing sea-life around New Zealand.

2011 - New Zealand Wine Post - Pink & White Terraces 1880.
                    New Zealand's best tourist attraction before the eruption of Mt Tarawera.

2011 - Matariki - Hei Matau. (Fish Hooks)
          2011 Matariki  - Fish Hooks.
                    The 2011 issue, six values on Hei Matau (Fish Hooks).
          Matariki / Maori New Year.
                    This issue is included in our Matariki Collection.

2011 - Health Issue. "Flightless Birds."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      Wildlife Theme - Flightless birds. 

2011 - Round Kiwis.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2011 - Philanippon Stamp Exhibition.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2011 - Counting in Kiwi.
          2011 Counting in Kiwi.
                    We take a numerical journey from 1 to 21 in a ‘Kiwi’ way.

2011 - Antarctica Post - The Icebreaker "Polar Sea."
          Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                    A Nice colourful stamp featuring the icebreaker "Polar Sea."
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2011 - Rugby World Cup.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This issue is included in our page on Rugby.

2011 - New Zealand Experience.
          2011  New Zealand Experience.
                    Showcasing New Zealand to the world. 

2011 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Christmas Story - The birth of baby Jesus

2011 - Ross Dependency - Race to the Pole.
         2011 - Ross Dependency - Race to the Pole.
                   Roald Amundsen, and Robert Scott in their attempts to reach the South Pole.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2011 - China Stamp Exhibition.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.

2011 - Resene Stamps.
                   Stamps issued by New Zealand Mail promoting Resene Paints.

2011 - Custom Advertising (CALs) / Personalised Postage Labels.

2011 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.


2012
2012 - The Year of the Dragon.
                    A detailed look at the two Year of the Dragon issues in 2000 and 2012.
          Chinese New Year.
                    The Complete series of Chinese New Year stamps including miniature sheets.


2012 - 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.
         
2012 - Christchurch Philatelic Society Centennial and Exhibition.
         2011 - Ross Dependency - Race to the Pole.
                   Robert Scott in his attempt to reach the South Pole.

2012 - Scenic Definitives.
          2012 Scenic Definitives.
                    3 scenic gummed stamps plus 3 adhesive stamps.

2012 - New Zealand Native Trees.
          2012  New Zealand Native Trees.
                   A five value issue featuring native trees of New Zealand.

2012 - 75th Anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
          2012 75 Years of the RNZAF.
                    A miniature sheet of 15 stamps showing the history and operations of the RNZAF.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                    This miniature sheet is included in Part Two of our Military ANZAC collection.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    One of these stamps is in our Sub Collection - New Zealand Military in Antarctica.

2012 - New Zealand Wine Post - Definitive Issue.
                    Four colourful stamps of various subjects.

2012 - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee.
                    The $2.90 value was used in our post on the young Queen Elizabeth. 
                     The $2.90 value is also used in our post on cancelled Royal Visits.

2012 - All Blacks.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This miniature sheet is included in our rugby collection.

2012 - Personalised Stamps.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.
          Heitiki - The Tiki.
                   70c - The Heitiki is included in my Heitiki collection.         
          Maori Definitive Stamps.
                    70c - The Heitiki appeared in our thematic collection.

2012 - Matariki - Maori Rock Art.
         2012 Matariki - Maori Rock Art.
                     Our post on this issue featuring this lesser-known Maori art.
         Matariki / Maori New Year.
                    This issue is included in our Matariki Collection.

2012 - Indonesia International Stamp Exhibition.
          2012  New Zealand Native Trees.
                    This miniature showing 3 values of The 2012 Native Tree issue.

2012 - A Tiki Tour of New Zealand Number Two.
          2012 - A Tiki Tour of New Zealand No.2.
                    A second tour of New Zealand more colourful than the first.
          2015 175th Anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi.
                    One of the stamps of this sheet showing the Treaty of Waitangi.

         Mitre Peak, Milford Sound.
                    One of the stamps of this sheet was used in the thematic set on Mitre Peak.
         The Chatham Islands.
                    One of the stamps on this sheet is also shown in our post on the Chatham Islands.


2012 - Antarctica Post - South Polar Times.       
                   The cover of a newspaper produced by Scott for his 5 man expedition team.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2012 - Fifty Years of Friendship - New Zealand and Samoa.
         2012 Fifty Years of Friendship - New Zealand and Samoa.
                    This issue marks the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship.

2012 - Health Issue. "Sea Lions."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                      Wildlife Theme - Sea-lions.

2012 - Great Voyages of New Zealand.
          2012 - Great Voyages of New Zealand.
                   Stamp issue features five vessels that have played a part in shaping New Zealand.

2012 - Christmas Issue. 
          2012 Christmas Issue.
                    This issue in greater detail.
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Christmas Story with a New Zealand touch.

2012 - Blenpex Stamp Exhibition.
          2012 Blenpex.
                    A post featuring this miniature sheet.

2012 - The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of this movie.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2012 - Beijing International Stamp and Coin Expo.
                    A post featuring this miniature sheet.
          Trains of New Zealand.
                   Dunedin Railway Station is shown on the $2.40 value and in the sheet's background photo.

2012 - Ross Dependency Definitives.
                    The 2012 Ross Dependency issue shows views of the scenery of the dependency.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2012 - Custom Advertising (CALs) / Personalised Postage Labels.

2012 - Best of / New Zealand Post Reward Points.


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

2013 - 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.

2013 - New Zealand Native Ferns.
          2013 New Zealand Native Ferns.
                    Another issue from the Scenic New Zealand Series. 
                    Two of the Native Fern Stamps was also used on the miniature sheet for this stamp show.

2013 - Margaret Mahy.
          2013 Margaret Mahy.
                    A stamp issue featuring this famous author of children's books.

2013 - ANZAC: New Zealanders Serving Abroad.
          2013 ANZAC Issue.
                    The theme of this ANZAC Issue is 'New Zealanders Serving Abroad.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                    This issue is included in Part Two of our Military ANZAC collection.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The $2.40 stamp is in our Sub Collection - New Zealand Military in Antarctica.

2013 - Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation 60th Anniversary.
                    A very unusual embossed set of six stamps showing Queen Elizabeth as she appeared on New Zealand coins. 

2013 - Australia World Stamp Exhibition.
                    The miniature sheet NZ Post issued for this exhibition.
                    Three of the 60th Anniversary issue was used on this miniature sheet.

2013 - New Zealand Wine Post - Mt Aspiring.
                    One stamp commemorative issue.

2013 Matariki - Koru.
          2013 Matariki - Koru.
                    The Koru and Matariki, both symbols of new life.
          Matariki / Maori New Year.
                    This issue is included in our Matariki Collection.

2013 - Honey Bees.
         2013 Honey Bees.
                  An issue with some amazing photographs.

2013 - Classic Travel Posters.
                   A sheet of 20 stamps showing posters to promote travel and tourism.

2013 - New Zealand Coastlines.
         2013 Coastal Lighthouses.
                   This scenic issue shows coastal scenes with lighthouses.

2013 - Health Issue. "Farm Pets."         
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                    Children's farm pets.

          2013 Health Issue.
                    This issue in more detail than in our Health Stamp Collection. 

2013 - Royal Baby - Prince George of Cambridge.
                    A new royal baby.
         2014 Royal Visit.
                   The second stamp issue showing Prince George.

2013 - Upper Hutt National Stamp Show.
          2013 Upper Hutt National Stamp Show.
                    Two of the Native Fern Stamps was also used on the miniature sheet for this stamp show.
          2013 New Zealand Native Ferns.
                    Another issue from the Scenic New Zealand Series.

2013 - New Zealand Wine Post - Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
                    150th Anniversary -  commemorative issue.

2013 - Christmas Issue. 

          2013 Christmas.
                    A more detailed look at this issue.
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Christmas celebrated in Aotearoa.



2013 - Antarctica Post - Captain Robert Scott & Lassie.          
          Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                   Captain Scott & Lassie on the 1910 expedition to the South Pole.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2013 - The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of this movie.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2013 - Ross Dependency Antarctic Food Web.
                    A set of stamps looking at the food chains of Antarctica. 
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.



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

2013 - Custom Advertising (CALs) / Personalised Postage Labels.

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


2014 - 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.

2014 - New Zealand Native Seaweeds.
          2014 Native Seaweeds.
                    A five-stamp issue showing five types of seaweed found around New Zealand.
          Stamp Configurations Saved by Collectors.
                    I used the Native Seaweed issue to show some of the items sold to collectors by NZ Post.

2014 - Construction of a Nation.
          2014 Construction of a Nation.
                    An issue exploring early New Zealand residential architecture.

2014 ANZAC - World War II Poster Art.
          2014 ANZAC WWII Poster Art.
                    The 2014 Anzac stamps depict six war effort WWII posters produced during the war.
          Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                    This issue is included in Part Two of our Military ANZAC collection.

2014 - Royal Visit.
         2014 Royal Visit.
                   The second stamp issue showing Prince George.
                    A new royal baby.

2014 - Scenic Definitives.
          2014 Scenic Definitives.
                    Six new definitives stamps showing scenes of New Zealand.

2014 - All Blacks.
          2014 All Blacks.
                    A miniature sheet that we hardly thought worthy of a post of its own.
          Rugby on New Zealand Stamps.
                    This miniature sheet is included in our rugby collection.

2014 - Personalised Stamps.
          2014 Personalised Stamps.
                    A look at stamps that can be personalised with your own photo.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.


2014 Matariki - Papatuanuku and Ranginui.
          2014 Matariki - Papatuanuku and Ranginui.
                    This famous Maori legend as displayed by famous Maori artists.
          Matariki / Maori New Year.
                    This issue is included in our Matariki Collection.

2014 - Legendary Landmarks.
          2014 Legendary Landmarks.
                   18 stamps in a sheet showing icon statues from New Zealand towns.

2014 - NZ Wine Post - NZ Flag & Silver Fern.
          New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                    Design showing the New Zealand Flag and Silver Fern Emblem.

2014 For King and Empire - 1914.
         2014 For King and Empire - 1914.
                   This appears to be the beginning of a five-part series on World War I.
         2018  World War I commemorative Book Series.
                   A summary of the five WWI series of issues and booklets.
         Military ANZAC - Part Two.
                    This issue is included in Part Two of our Military ANZAC collection.

2014 Endangered Seabirds.
          2014 Endangered Seabirds.
                    An issue to promote the seabirds that could become extinct.

2014 - Health Issue. "Growing Healthy Food."
          2014 Health Issue.
                    A detailed look at this three stamp issue.          
          Health Stamps - Part Four.
                     
Teaching children to grow their own fruits and vegetables for their health and well-being.


2014 - NZ Wine Post - NAC Dakota Aircraft.
          New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   An NAC Dakota from 1966 over Christchurch Airport.

2014 - NZ Wine Post - Cardboard Cathedral.
          New Zealand Wine Post 2010 - Today.
                   The replacement cathedral for the one destroyed in the earthquakes.

2014 - Christmas Issue. 

          2014 Christmas Issue.
                   A closer look at this 8 stamp issue.
          Christmas Stamps - Part Three.             
                    Children's performing a Christmas Nativity Play.


2014 - Antarctica Post - Dome, South Pole Station.
          Antarctica Post - Page Two.
                   The geodesic dome of the second South Pole Station.
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2014 - The Hobbit Personalised Stamps.
                    Personalised Stamps using the dwarfs imposed over your own face.
          Personalised Stamps.
                    A collection of all the personalised stamp issues.


2014 - The Hobbit - The Battle of Five Armies.
                    The stamps issued to mark the release of this movie.
                    An overview of the stamps of all the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

2014 - Baypex National Stamp Show.
                    A post showing the miniature sheet issued for this event.

2014 - Ross Dependency Penguins of Antarctica.
           2014 - Ross Dependency - Penguins of Antarctica.
                   Five round stamps showing penguins found in the Ross Dependency. Also the miniature sheet From Pole to Pole, a joint issue with Greenland. 
         Antarctica / Ross Dependency - Part Two.
                   Our collection of all Antarctica stamps related to New Zealand.

2014 - Joint Issue with Greenland. (Pole to Pole).
                    A set of stamps looking at the most common penguins of Antarctica. 

November 2014 - Annual Collectors Album.
                 A post featuring the annual stamps collection 2013 - 2016.




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