Archive for the ‘New Zealand’ Category

New Zealand Native Trees

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New Zealand’s isolation from the rest of the world has allowed its unique flora to evolve and flourish, resulting in the distinctive array of native trees present today. This high degree of endemism makes New Zealand’s native trees truly special, so much so that Conservation International has recognized New Zealand as a world biodiversity hotspot. [...]

2012 Year of the Dragon – New Zealand

2012 Year of the Dragon - New Zealand

The 2012 Year of the Dragon stamp issue is certainly one to celebrate. The powerful dragon is the most vibrant of all 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and when the Year of the Dragon begins on 23 January 2012, it will bring with it health, wealth, prosperity and success. The dragon is an important [...]

Christmas 2011 – New Zealand

In New Zealand, Christmas is a time to spend with friends and family, and often reflect on the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of baby Jesus. The Christmas 2011 stamp issue features five intricately illustrated stamps that highlight key moments in the Nativity story.

Webb Ellis Cup

New Zealand post issued it’s first 3D stamp – just in time for Rugby World Cup 2011. Featuring the Tournament’s prize, the Webb Ellis Cup, as you’ve never seen it before, this innovative stamp is sure to impress. When you order your Webb Ellis Cup stamp, you will receive more than just the stamp itself. [...]

Counting in Kiwi

Take a numerical journey from 1 to 21 in a quintessentially ‘Kiwi’ way with the Counting in Kiwi stamp issue. With each number, you’ll discover unique and quirky aspects of New Zealand’s culture, history and Kiwiana. Each of the 21 stamps in the issue has a distinctive ‘Kiwi’ flavour. Of course we start at number [...]

Philanippon – New Zealand

Philanippon 2011 will run from 28 July to 2 August 2011, and will bring the philatelic community together on an international scale. Located less than half an hour south of Tokyo by train, the picturesque waterfront city of Yokohama is Japan’s second largest city with a population of over three million people. The theme of [...]


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