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| Dear Kakashka | March 2010 |
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| 'We will remember them' For me, as I know it is for thousands of other New Zealanders, 25 April is one day of the year that strikes a particularly personal chord. Getting up well before sunrise, my family and I attend one of the many Anzac Day dawn services held around the country. Bracing ourselves against the chill of the early morning air, we stand silent in remembrance of those who have served New Zealand during wartime. It's an incredibly moving occasion - from the slow, solemn parade of returned servicemen and women to the lone bugler sounding the Last Post, followed by a minute's silence and the sounding of Reveille. I'm very pleased to see that more and more young people are taking the opportunity to join the Anzac Day commemorations - and I'm particularly proud to present a stamp issue that honours this special day. In 2010, we launch the third in our ANZAC Series; six stamps that, through historic and contemporary images, convey the essence of 'remembrance'. Each has its own story, documented by Dr Stephen Clarke - Chief Executive of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association - in the special miniature sheet booklet that's part of the issue. It makes fascinating and thought-provoking reading. An animal in danger On the topic of thought provoking, the issue of climate change is reminding us all of the fragility of our planet - something we can already see in the number of 'critically endangered' animals in our environment. That's why, every year, New Zealand Post endeavours to raise awareness of one such animal through a unique set of coins - and in 2010 it's the Maui's dolphin. The fact that the sighting of a Maui's dolphin made newspaper headlines recently highlights the plight of these incredibly rare mammals. Take a look through our website and I'm sure you'll be inspired to order your own set of these coins.
Your sincerely
Ivor Masters
General Manager Stamps and Collectables |
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| The ANZAC Series: Remembrance |
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'Remembrance' is the theme of this, the third stamp release in New Zealand Post's ANZAC Series. It's a reminder to us all to honour the courage, tenacity and loyalty of those who have fought for freedom on the other side of the world. |
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| 2010 Annual Coin Issue - Maui's Dolphin |
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Sail the waters off the North Island's north-western coast and you may be treated to a sight of the world's rarest marine dolphin - and the hero of New Zealand Post's 2010 annual coin. In 2010, we salute this beautiful mammal through two intricately designed $5 New Zealand legal tender coins that capture its grace and oneness with the sea. |
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| Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand |
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Grab your binoculars and experience New Zealand's prehistoric reptiles as you've never seen them before. The Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand stamp and coin issue explores the behaviour and habitats of this exceptional group of animals, as if an explorer has travelled back in time and observed them directly.
The stamps are 28 percent larger than normal stamps and the presentation pack is full of interesting items such as an A2 map that traces the path of these reptiles to Aotearoa New Zealand, an informative miniature sheet and stickers of all five reptiles. |
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| 2010 Personalised Stamps |
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Complementing the existing range of Personalised Stamps, this stamp issue sees the introduction of the 'Heitiki', together with the most popular of the existing stamp images. These four stamps are now available to use on international mail. Available only as a sheet of four stamps and as a first day cover, these stamps are not only useful, they are also real collector's items. |
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| Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand - Silver bullion coin set |
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This set reproduces the stamp illustrations in high detail on pure silver (0.999) bullion coins. The coins are sold as numbered sets and presented in an innovative leather journal. The journal also follows the theme of exploration, and comes complete with a set of stamps, a booklet containing information on the reptiles, a fun map that traces the path of these reptiles through Gondwanaland to Aotearoa New Zealand and best of all there are only 1,500 of them available. |
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| 2010 Maori Art - Heitiki Coin |
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Celebrate New Zealand's indigenous culture through the release of New Zealand Post's first Maori art legal tender coin since the sellout Pukaki coin of 2004.
Please take the time to read more about these stunning coins and the stories behind the designs on the waka huia. The Heitiki coin is an absolute must for discerning collectors.
Only a very limited number of gold coins remaining. |
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| Agency Releases |
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In addition to New Zealand stamp issues, we also offer products from the following administrations and territories: Hong Kong, United Nations, Ross Dependency, Vanuatu, Tonga and Niuafo'ou, Pitcairn Island, Malta, Fiji, Samoa and Niue.
The latest stamp product releases are fully documented and illustrated on our website.
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