| | | | | Dear Kakashka | May 2010 |
| | | | He manu tukutuku te rangi ka uhia he huruhuru te manu ka tau
Kites adorn the sky as feathers adorn the birds June heralds the season of Matariki, the time of year that in traditional Maori terms marks the end of one year and the beginning of the next. It's the perfect time to celebrate with two indigenous stamp issues, one featuring an icon of Matariki traditions and the other marking the centenary of Maori excellence in our national game.
Taking to the skies for the new Maori year
In 2010 we release the third in our annual Matariki stamp series. It features 'manu tukutuku' (traditional Maori kites) - icons that are rich in cultural significance and an integral part of Maori folklore and rituals. Traditionally manu tukutuku were produced and flown at the time of Matariki. Records indicate there were about 17 different types; however, only four have survived from the 19th and early 20th centuries. We're proud to feature two remaining specimens of these amazing flying artworks on our stamps. The other two stamps feature commissioned artworks from Veranoa Hetet, a traditional and contemporary Maori weaver. I'm also delighted to use this stamp issue for one of our special Limited Edition products that I know will be in hot demand. Take a look at our website to find out more!
And to the rugby field for a 100-year anniversary
Maori are also the stars of a unique stamp issue that coincides with the 100th anniversary of the first game played by the New Zealand Maori men's rugby team. Striding on to the pitch in Rotorua on 21 May 1910, these men could not have known the legacy they would leave for generations to follow - both in their fast, open playing style and in the tenacity with which they managed to win the game. Such is the significance of the jersey that features on the 50-cent stamp that the New Zealand Rugby Union has requested that we keep the image embargoed until an official release on 2 June. We'll send you an email on 2 June with images, so you can see what this beautifully designed jersey and stamp look like, along with the second stamp, which features the centenary design. In the meantime I urge you to order your stamps today so you too can join these two special celebrations. Naku noa
Na 
Ivor Masters
General Manager Stamps and Collectables
| | | | |  | | | | Matariki 2010 - Manu Tukutuku | |
Join us on a journey forward to the future and back to the past - to 'Matariki', the dawn of a new Maori year, and to 'manu tukutuku', a symbol of Maori culture that has soared through the skies of history. In this issue we present four beautiful stamps, two first day covers, a miniature sheet, a presentation pack and - most significantly of all - a prestigious and highly sought-after Limited Edition, which provides fascinating insights into the creation and use of this ancient Maori craft form. | | |  |
| | 100 Years of Maori Rugby | |
Images and stories behind the stamps will be available from 2 June 2010. | | | | | | |  | | | | Expo 2010 Shanghai China | |
Celebrating our nation's participation at 'Expo 2010 Shanghai China', we present an exciting collection of stamp products that capture the remarkable similarities between the cultures of New Zealand and China. Inspired by prominent aspects of the New Zealand pavilion, the five stamps are 80mm by 30mm. To celebrate the opening of the Expo we have created a special souvenir cover, issued on 1 May. This souvenir cover is unique as it has two front sides. | | | | |
| | London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition | |
May was also the month in which stamp collectors, dealers, auctioneers, and postal administrations from around the world, attended the London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition. | | | | | | |  | | | | 2010 Annual Coin Issue - Maui's Dolphin | | Date Issued: April 2010 
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 endangered species coin series. 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. There are four products available in this coin issue: silver proof coin, silver proof coin set, brilliant uncirculated coin and brilliant uncirculated coin set. | | | | |
| | Ancient Reptiles of New Zealand - Silver bullion coin set | | Date Issued: March 2010 
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. Limited numbers available. | | | | |
| | 2010 Maori Art - Heitiki Coin | | Date Issued: February 2010 
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. Gold proof coin worldwide mintage limit: 500
Silver proof coin worldwide mintage limit: 4,000 | | | | | | |  | | | | Agency Releases | |
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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