Focus Number 14 October 1993

V\!ELCOME TO

A

NEW

LOOK

FOCUS

Dear Stamp Enthusiast, It is my pleasure to introduce this, the first issue of 'Focus' in its new, enhanced format. If you are a regular reader you will notice a number of changes that have come out of research into what our customers want to see in 'Focus' - we hope you enjoy the results.

Another area in which we have been striving for improvements is that of stamp design. In recent times I have asked my stamp production team to test the boundaries of stamp design and challenged them to produce stamps that are acclaimed - both at home in New Zealand, and internationally.

Have we been successful? Each new design brings its critics.

Designs we are particularly pleased with will find quite impassioned opponents. If we step outside some undefined code of practice - as we did when we produced a stamp with a New Zealand Post logo on it for example - the reaction is swift and determined.

We are not trying to be provocative. We do want to arouse the interest of a broad public in stamps. We think they are wonderful opportunities to entertain and instruct, to make people feel good when they mail a letter.

I am personally very proud of the results.

As you will see in this issue, New Zealand Post has recently been presented with two international awards for stamp design.

I believe that this is testimony to our recent efforts and it has made us even more committed to breaking new ground in pursuit of design and production excellence. On page eight we have featured the upcoming $20 definitive stamp which demonstrates our continued dedication to these high standards.

Thank you for your ongoing interest in New Zealand stamps. I would appreciate any feedback you may care to give me.

Yours sincerely

Elmar Toime Chief Executive

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Tire Philotelic Bureau team from

WORLD CLASS

STAMPS BY NEW ZEALAND POST

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t's official! New Zealand Post's stamps are among the world's best in terms of design and production.

The SOC New Zealand Post Olympic stamp, which depicted archery, recently beat 163 other entries to be judged the best Olympic stamp design produced for the 1992 Barcelona games and the winter games in Albertville.

Designed by Martin Bailey of Auckland, the stamp was part of a set of four, and also appeared on the Olympic miniature sheet.

TOURISM

NEW ZEALAND

19 JANUARY. 1994

ENDEAVOUR STAMP

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19 JANUARY, 1994

ourism has become one of New Zealand's major sources of income. Last year alone, 1.1 million tourists visited our country, many of them

seeking an action holiday "down under'.

In this, the Tourism stamp issue, we capture the essence of six of the most-loved and most sought-after adventures in New Zealand.

For those seeking an adrenalin rush there's the thrill of crashing through foaming white water on a raft; an exhilarating high speed jetboat trip through narrow gorges and shallow waterways; heli-skiing amongst some of the world's most spectacular scenery. and of course bungy-jumping from breathtaking heights of 70 metres or more.

Or, for the less bold, angling for trout in picturesque mountain valleys and deep lakes or tramping through New Zealand's magnificent terrain offer a taste of the great outdoors.

FOR

RELEASE

"5e book/et stamp White woler rq/ling

.

".se slomp.. Bungy-Jumping 80e stamp. .. Trout fishing S/.(}(J ltamp . .. Jetbooting SI.50 stamp. . .. Tramping

SI.80 stamp . .. He/i-skiing First day coller

Presentation jXlck Stamps designed by Gerad Tay/or of Wellington

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n September 25th this year, a crew of 14 New Zealanders equipped with the will to win and more than a pinch of bravery, took to the ocean for what has been described as "the most gruelling challenge on earth". The Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.

New Zealand Endeavour, skippered by Grant Dalton set out to race across 32,000

across to Puma del Este (Uruguay); then to Fremantle (Australia); on to Auckland then back to Puma del Este; across to Fort Lauderdale and

nautical miles through some of the most ferocious and unforgiving oceans in the world.

Strong and light, the maxi ketch Endeavour, has borrowed dimensions and design from the magnificent racing schooners of yesteryear. Extensive waterline length gives her the power to carry massive sails and maximise speeds while her mast configuration is also similar.

crew and will be issued in January, 1994 to approximately coincide with the Whitbread fleet's arrival in Auckland.

New Zealand has been involved in every Whitbread race in history. In 1990, our entry Steinlager 11 won the race, with Grant Dalton's Fisher and Paykel taking second place.

Tbe Whitbread Yacht Race was fIrst contested in 1973-74 and now departs from Southampton every four years, taking the fleet

back to Southampton.

Those who complete the course are racing for nine months

to circumnavigate the globe.

The stamp below pays tribute to the courage of New Zealand Endeavour and her

FOR

RELEASE

SI.(}(J stamp Firsl day co ver.

Stomp designed by Brlan Holl, Lower HUll.

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STAMP COLLECTING

A junior's guide to getting started

S

tamp collecting is fun, involving, educational and it's a hobby for a lifetime.

However, like any interest, a stamp collection needs attention. The young stamp collector also needs stimulation to combat waning enthusiasm.

The following guide is designed to do just that. It explains how youngsters can meet others with a similar interest, how they can access special products and services and get the information they require. t. JOIN A JUNIOR STAMP CLUB Throughout New Zealand there are many junior stamp clubs which meet on a regular basis with the aim of fostering the hobby of stamp collecting. A typical meeting might include all or some of the following activities: • stamp swapping • a talk by a guest speaker about a particular country's stamps or about other aspects of philately • practical workshops on how to

collect stamps, how la save and preserve stamps for the future • education about many different aspects of collecting, including how to take care of a stamp collection.

In addition. young stamp enthusias1s (up to the age of 22) have the opponunity to meet with others at these regular meetings. plus they are invited to attend a national 'Stamp Camp' (parents are also welcomed to these activities).

For further information. write to one of the following clubs or for details of a stamp club near you, write to the Philatelic Youth Council of New Zealand PO Box 2979 AUCKLAND

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Fun Philately Slamp Club PO Box 2979 AUCKLAND Canterbury Museum Junior Stamp Club PO Box 4400 CHRISTCHURCH City of Sails Stamp Club PO Box 2979 AUCKLAND HamUton Junior Stamp Club PO Box 10-510 HAMILTON Hawen Junior Stamp Club Ph Hawera 278-7356 for details Hutt Valley Junior Stamp Club Cl- 38 Bolton St PETONE Kerikeri Stamp Club Juniors Mrs Honiss, Kapiro Rd RD I KERIKERI Mataura Stamp Club Juniors Ph 0-3-203 8051 for details Manawatu Youth Stamp Club Ph Palmerston North 358-4302 for details New Zealand Junior Stamp Club Inc PO Box 812 NEW PLYMOUTH South Auckland Philatelic Society Juniors Ph 298-4650 for details Wellington Youth Stamp Clubs Ph 472r2772 or 472-4283 for details Young Stamp Collector's Club C/- 208 Hanover St DUNED1N or Ph 477-6774 for details.

2. PHILATELIC YOUTH GUIDE This instructional guide is written to help the young collector begin a stamp collection and costs $25.

Available at some schools and libraries. at philatelic societies or by writing to the Philatelic Youth

Council at PO Box 2979 AUCKLAND. 3. JUNIOR STAMP COLLECTOR'S KIT Everything the keen young stamp collector needs to get staned - and stay enthusiastic! Kit includes a stamp album, full of information and advice, magnifying glass and tweezers, a perforation gauge, stamp hinges and a selection of international stamps.

Available at a Post Shop near you or the Philatelic Bureau.

4. JOIN THE NEW ZEALAND POST STAMPS AND COLLECTIBLES MAILING LIST

Keep up to date with current stamp issues. special products, limited edition albums and much more. Join our mailing list and you will receive colourful mail packages which provide fascinating pictures and in-depth background about the people. land, creatures and events which are featured on our stamps.

Write to the address below.

Write your title (ie Mr. Mcs etc), and full name and address on a piece of paper.

For example: Mr John Smith 42A Dowling Rood NAP/ER Indicate that you wish to be included on the mailing list.

Place in an envelope and mail to: Basil Umuroa Manager Philatelic Bureau New Zealand Post Lld Private Bag 3001 WANGANUI

EUROPEAN DESIGN AWARD FOR NEW ZEALAND POST

A panel of European stamp designers, artists and philatelic journalists recently voted New Zealand Post as the winner of a prestigious international philatelic design award in Italy.

The Asiago International Stamp Award was won by New Zealand Post's very popular 19205 'Painting the Clouds with Sunshine' issue.

The award-winning stamps, designed by Terry Crilley of lhe Marlborough Sounds beat more than 120 other designs submitted by members of the Universal Postal Union.

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1950s STAMP

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n response to demand for a

high value postage stamp, New Zealand Post will issue its first ever $20 definitive stamp in February next year.

The stamp itself will serve as an ambassador of New Zealand when mailed overseas.

Measuring 58mm x 48mm, its large size does justice to the detailed illustration which

features indigenous symbols of New Zealand.

The design by Heather Arnold of Auckland incorporates a Maori rafter pattern, New Zealand's highest mountain, Mt Cook, the flowers of the kowhai tree, ponga leaves and the New Zealand flag.

In keeping with its high face value, this is one of the most

elaborate stamps ever produced

by New Zealand Post. Its production is also amongst the most complex ever undertaken.

The stamp image will first be hand-engraved by the internationally renowned Swedish engraver, Czeslaw Slania. From there, it will go to the English engraving company, Komori. who specialise in

producing security documents, including bank notes.

They will convert the original engraved die into a printing plate which is then forwarded to printer, LeighMardon Pty Ltd in Melbourne.

The stamps will then be printed using the intaglio process and gold foil on specially watermarked and phosphor coated stamp paper for security.

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ALL SHOOK UP 23

18 FEBRUARY, 1994

MARCH, 1994

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Odgies. widgies and bobby socks ... the Royal family comes to life for New Zealanders ... radio still rules the airwaves and the ~permissive society' emerges.

In this, the final issue in 'The Emerging Years' series we take a nostalgic look at life in New Zealand in the 1950s.

Sir Edmund FOR Hillary gave New "5c stomp. Rock 'n Roll Zealanders a sense HOc stump . . .. Conquest of international a/Everest pride and .1J.{}(}stomp. . Aunt Doisy achievement when he became the first SJ.20 stomp. .

Royol person to conquer Visit, /953 MtEverestin 1953.

S/.50 stomp....

'Opo' The newly-crowned the Friendly Dolphin Queen Elizabeth 11 S/.80 stomp. . .

The drew adoring Coo! Hanger crowds when she Firs! day cOller became the first All designed by Koren reigning sovereign Odium, Welling/on to visit New Zealand in 1953.

In the summer of 195516, Gpo the friendly dolphin captured our hearts and imagination. His playful antics at Opononi beach made him a national celebrity that summer.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge (dubbed 'The Coat Hanger' because of its shape) was opened in 1959; the rock 'n roll sub-culture arrived and 'Aunt Daisy' enthralled. informed and philosophised on the radio.

COMING SOON 'The Emerging Years' album, a magnificent 44 page publication which contains the 1920s, '30s, '405 and '50s stamps and first day covers. More details soon.

COLLECTOR'S CORNER

F

rom now on, each issue of tFocus' will carry a 'Collector's Corner' column which will look at various aspects of stamp collecting.

This is designed to make the hobby more enjoyable and interesting - especially for beginners and youngsters.

This month we look at how you can collect the various types of stamp blocks and explain what information they carry.

Stamps are produced in sheets of varying quantities.

When ordering, you can specify any special blocks you require, as pictured below.

1. BLOCK OF FOUR

Taken from anywhere on the sheet.

2. BARCODE BLOCK A

3. BARCODE BLOCK B

Verlicolformol taken from right hand side of the sheet with barcode on the selvedge.

Horizon/ol formal taken from the top of the sheet with barcode on the selvedge.

Please no/eo' When sheets of 50 stamps are issued. generally only Barcode A blocks are available.

4. VALUE BLOCK

Six stamps taken from top right hand corner of sheet with number of stamps and total value of sheet printed on selvedge. Only one per sheet.

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5. PLATE/IMPRINT BLOCK/COLOUR BLOCK

Six stamps taken from bottom left hand corner of sheet with colour dots, name of printer and designer on selvedges. Only one per sheet.

Verticol.formottaken from

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 'Focus' is prepared at New Zealand Post Headquarters, Wellington, and published twice yearly. Each issue is distributed free to some 65,000 stamp collectors, both in New Zealand and overseas. Articles may be extracted for reprinting without further permission. Acknowledgement to 'Focus' would be appreciated.

left hand side of the sheet with barcode on the selvedge.

Horizontol.formot taken from the bottom of the sheet with barcode on the selvedge.

Yertical Format

Horizontal

Formal -~

VoJue Block

PLEASE

Four

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Queen Elizabeth 11 Square Downlown Shopping Cenlre AUCIlLAND Telephone G-9·309 6343

15·31 Cathedral Square CHRlSTCHURCH Telephone G-3·353 1771

2. Ba,code-

BtockA

Hinemoa Sneer ROTORUA Telephone G-7·349 2397

Yertical Formal

NOTE:

Some of the stamps illustrated in this publication are taken from proofs and original artwork and may be subject to minor alterations.

New Zeal.ad Post S_psud CoIlectIbIes ...... outlets

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HONG

The next major international exhibition on the New Zealand Post calendar is in Hong Kong between 18 and 21 February, 1994.

Designs for special souvenir products are currently on the drawing board and further details will be released soon.

I.ten..doul Reprnntadvn

Richard Berek GmbH Poslfach 3220 De Rosa InlemationaJ SA W 3300 Braunschwei.

FEDERAL REPUBUC Avenue Du Tribunal OF GERMANY F~eral 34 CH lOOS Lausaune SWITZERLAND J A Visser PO Box 184 Dordrecht 3300 AD

THE NETHERLANDS

Nordfrim OK 5450 Otterup

DENMARX Harry Alien Cl-Manners Sneel POSl Shop Manners Sl PO Box S Walford Hert. WO 2 5SW WELLINGTON Telephone ().4.473 5922 ENGLAND

Brilish & Overseas Philalelic A.ency Lld PO Box 80 Shibuya Tokyo 150-91 JAPAN Unicover Corporalion One Unicover Cenler Cheyennc Wyoming 82008-0001 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

OCTOBER 1993

4. Your total order

POSTAGE AND PACKAGING

TOTAL FROM SECTION 2

$

Overseas Cl/Stomers only

TOTAL FROM SECTION 3

$

Please use the following chart to calculate the postage payable on your order.

A. AIilSURFACE POSTAGE t

(Coaplele 0011 if oNeriJIC froa ..\lido N... ZeoIud or lilt .... ....N... ZeoIud _ I )

-me •

B. PROOF OF DEIJVEIY FEE $4.00

*

TOTAL

Stutpo, 0IiaIat.... _

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''ne Stutp or

tHm-'

$

Air Letters

$

A Australia & South Pacific

NZSl.OO

NZS3.00

B North America & Asia (excluding Middle East)

NZSl.50

NZS6.35

C South America, Europe, Africa & Middle East

NZSl.80

NZS6.35

NZ

NZSl.60

$

t A. If ordering from outside New Zealand please indicate whether you would like your order delivered by air or surface mail. Use table on reverse to calculate postal charges and enter here.

B. Proof of delivery guarantees full replacement of your order by the Bureau in the event of any loss.

This service is optional.

*

aDd boclkIeta

Surf... Letters

- All countries

65c

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BACK ISSUE ORDER FORM Important information. Please complete.

J. Your details Customer Number

CurrencyBeadyBeclconer

5. Payment details

IS 'OUI cOII#cno, UPTO /JAT#?

If you are ordering from outside New Zealand, please use the following currency conversion rates.

They are a guide only. Your invoice will be based on the actual rate prevailing at the time of receipt of your order. £1 Sterling

NZS2.68 approx.

SI Australia

NZS1.l9 approx.

SI US

NZSl.78 approx.

SI Canada

NZS1.35 approx.

OR New Customer

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Mr I Mrs I Miss I Ms

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Fir.;t Name Surname Postal Address

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g Your TheStampqfthe Dinosaur'BOOK Order

Expiry Date Please charge my credit card NZS

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Name of cardholder Signature 'Credit card payments will be accepted for orders of $10 or more. All prices are in New Zealand dollars.

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New Zealand Post .'-;tamps Col/e(."/ih!es (I11l1

BKOOl

Price each 11 No. 11 Total NZS Required NZ S

$19.95

$

SECTION 2 TOTAL $

3. Your Back Issue Order I ~;;~

STAMP ISSUE

Plate Imprint 11 Qty' 11

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P~e

STAMP ISSUE

Bareode Blocks 11 11 Qty"

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EMERGING YEARS 19208 Issue Code: 650. !Jaw 'If Issue:. November 1!J9!

45c flaming Youth.

50c Birth of Broadcasting .

$

BOc All Blacks The Invincibles

$

SI.OO The Swaggie .

$

SI.50 The Motorcar Brings Freedom.

$

SI.80 The Arrival of the Air Age.

$

II~ell

Amount

STAMP ISSUE NZS

CHIISTMAS 1993 Issue Code: 674. IJate 'If issue' 1 September 1!J93.

SI.OO Child Care.

$

Block of four 45c stamps@SI.80 .

$

$

SI.OO Yachts

$

SI.50 Wreath.

$

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SCENIC TIlEiMAL WONDERS Issue Code: 656. IJate 'If Issue: 5. Mal/l!J93.

45c Champagne Pool .

50c Boiling Mud, Rotorua

.

$

NEW ZEALAND FISH STAMP BOOKLET IJate 'If Issue: 1 September 1993.

$

10 x 45c stamp booklet @S4.50 .

$

BOc Emerald Pool SI.OO Hakereteke Falls

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SI.50 Warhrick

ROYAL DOULTON Issue Code: 656. IJate ofIssue: f!OJan1PJry 1!J93.

Terraces .

$ $

$

SI.80 Pohutu Geyser.

50c The Proposal.

$

CONSERVATION Issue Code: 66t. IJate 'If Issue' llJune 1!J93.

80c Maori Art

$

Block of four 45c stamps @SI.80 .

$

SI.OO Ophelia .

$ 45c giant snail

$

$

SI.80 Saltglazed vase .

$

Miniature Sheet @ SI.80.

$

45c yellow-eyed penguin 45c kaka

EMERGING YEARS 19308 Issue Code: 655. !Jaw ofIssue: 17.Felrruary 1!J93.

$

45<: Buttons and Bows .

50c The Great

Depression

.

$

SI.OO Slate Housing.

$

SI.50 Free Milk for Schools.

$

SI.80 The Talkies .

$

WOMEN'S VOTE Issue Code: 657. IJate ofIssue' 31 Mard 1993.

45c The First Vote .

$

..

$ $

45c talko .

$

Booklet stamp (45c Mercury tusked wela) .

$

10 stamp booklet @S4.50 .

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45c sauropod .

$

80c pterosaur.

$

SI.OO ankylosaur.

$

$1.20 mauisaurus .

$

SI.50 camosaur.

$

45c Dinosaur booklet stamp.

$

Dinosaur stamp booklet @ S4.50 .....

$

Dinosaur miniature sheet @ SI.50.

$ SECTION 3 TOTAL $

CONTINUED OVERLEAF

WETA STAMP BOOKLET !Jaw ofIssue: 11 June 1!J93.

$

BOc Phar Lap .

.

$

DINOSAURS Issue Code: 67.5. IJate 'If Issue: 1 OcIolJer 1!J93.

$

45c Old Charley ..

SI.50 St George.

NZS

$

Women.

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Amount

Value 11 No. 11 h~~,nt Plate 11 Blocks Required = ell Qty' Qty" I

BOc War Work .........•

SI.50 Contemporary

$

Value

1 Required No. 11 h~~t 11 Blocks Qty'

$

CHILDREN'S REALTII CAMPS 1993 Issue Code: 663. JJate ofIssue: 11 JulI/I!J93.

45c + 5c Boy with a Puppy.

$

BOc + 5c Girl with a Kitten.

$

Miniature Sheet @ S2.70 .

$

'Plate/imprint, positional or value blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps of each denomination with the exception of the Conservation issue (which requires 8 stamps; 2 setenant blocks of four for the setenant sets and six single stamps from the individual stamp sheets) and the 1993 Christmas issue (which requires 8 stamps; 2 setenant blocks of four for the 45c value and 6 single stamps for the $1.00 and S1.5O values).

••Barcode blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least two stamps of each denomination with the exception of the Conservation setenant block and the 1993 Christmas 45c value for which require four stamps in a setenant block of four.

Mint stamps will be supplied unless you specifically request otherwise. If you wish to order used (U) or cancelled-to-order (C) stamps, please indicate this by writing the letter 'U' or 'C' as appropriate next to the quantity that you require. Used stamps are affixed to paper and cancelled. Cancelled·to· order stamps are cancelled, but not affixed to paper.