Focus Number 41 April 2006

THIS ISSUE

CURRENT STAMP ISSUE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 Queen Elizabeth 11 is truly a monarch of her time. Born on 21 April 1926, she celebrates her 80th birthday this year - and a life in which she has achieved some memorable and important milestones. These include her

1947 marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten and her accession to the Throne in 1953, together with the Golden Anniversaries of each event in

1997 and 2003 respectively.

Today, the Queen continues to attend hundreds of public engagements every year - a commitment she has demonstrated since her teens, when she began to accept more public responsibilities as a member of the royal family. On the sudden death of her father in 1953, she made a personal dedication to the service of the Commonwealth.

To record and applaud this dedication, New Zealand Post is proud to release a special commemorative stamp, with a 99% pure silver foil border.

As a bonus for this issue there have been 5,000 numbered sheets made available. These will be supplied on a first come, first served basis. This stamp, produced jointly with fellow Commonwealth member Jersey Post, is beautifully presented in a presentation pack, along with a first day cover (bearing the New Zealand stamp) and a joint-issue miniature sheet.

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RECENT STAMP ISSUES TOURISM 2006

75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAWKE'S BAY EARTHQUAKE

Once again we celebrate New Zealand's overwhelming scenery, from

This 20 x 45c stamp issue pays tribute to this huge event in our history, to

the gushing waters of Huka Falls to the snow-capped Mount Taranaki,

those who endured it, and to the cities that have risen from the rubble in

it's no wonder tourists from around the world can't wait to spend their

its aftermath.

holidays in New Zealand.

Products available: Sheet of 20

Products available: Set of six

45c stamps, set of two first day

gummed stamps and first day cover.

covers, miniature sheet booklet.

Issue date: 1 March 2006

Issue date: 3 February 2006

Withdrawal date: 28 February 2007

Withdrawal date: 2 February 2007

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2006 GAME BIRD HABITAT COLLECTION

YEAR OF THE DOG

The New Zealand Game Bird Habitat Collection was launched on World

it's believed that dogs have been an integral part of human lives

Wetlands Day- 2 February 2006. Wetlands are critically important

for more than 12,000 years, as hunters, guardians and friends.

areas of water that play a vital role in the maintenance of freshwater

For the first time, New Zealand Post has been able to

ecosystems and are home to treasured bird and fish species. Proceeds

include Braille on a stamp. The 45c Labrador Retriever

from the sa le of items offered in the 2006 New Zealand Game Bird

stamp has the numerals (45) in Braille.

Habitat Collection are used by the New Zealand Game Bi rd Habitat Trust to fund development and enhancement of New Zealand wetlands.

Products available: Licence stamp,

miniature sheet, first day cover, miniature sheet first day cover.

Products available: Set of five gummed stamps, miniature sheet,

first day cover, miniature sheet first day cover, presentation pack, 45c self-adhesive stamp, self-adhesive stamp booklet, 45c self-adhesive dispenser.

Issue date: 4 January 2006 Withdrawal date: 3 January 2007

Issue date: 2 February 2006 Withdrawal date: 1 February 2007 Please note: The New Zealand Game Bird Habitat

Collection is not valid for postage and New Zea land Post produces the New Zealand game Bird Habitat Collection on behalf of the Fish and Game Council.

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PREVIOUS ISSUES NEW ZEALAND COLLECTION 2005

CHRISTMAS 2005

The 2005 album features a wonderful and vast array of stamp issues

For millions of people around the world, 25 December is more than

drawn from what was an exciting year in New Zealand's history. With more

'Christmas Day' - it's also time to remember the story of the Nativity,

pages, a new format that is divided into three sections - Kiwi innovation, Kiwi

for it is the reason Christmas is celebrated in the first place. This issue

retrospective, and Kiwi culture- and containing

features traditional nativity scenes illustrated across a se-tenant strip.

a face value of $72.75, this is a 'must have'

Products available: Set of five gummed stamps, first day cover,

collectable or perfect gift.

se-tenant strip, 45c self-adhesive stamp, self-adhesive booklet and self-

Issue date: 1 December 2005

adhesive dispenser.

Issue date: 2 November 2005 Withdrawal date: 1 November 2006

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THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE CS Lewis's stunning story of the world of Narnia comes to life in a brilliant cinematic retelling of this timeless classic. The four Pevensie children- Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy discover a new adventure beyond the mansion they have been evacuated to, as they find themselves in a world that challenges everything they know and understand about whars around them.

Products available: Set of five gummed stamps, gummed first day cover,

set of five miniature sheets, five miniature sheet fi rst day covers, set of five maximum cards, presentation pack, self-adhesive se-tenant strip, first day cover with se-tenant strip of five sel f-adhesive stamps, playing cards, and ultimate collection.

Issue date: 1 December 2005

Narnia Playing Cards:

Featunng popular characters from the famous movie. The cards come in a collector tin.

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PREVIOUS ISSUES KING KONG Once again Peter Jackson and his crew of actors and special effects people have brought a classic to life. We honoured the release of this bold new King Kong film with five special stamps approved by Peter Jackson. Along with the stamps, the presentation pack featu res King Kong's roar every time it is opened.

Products available: Set of five gummed stamps, first day cover with strip of gummed stamps,

miniature sheet, miniature sheet first day cover, set of five maximum cards, presentation pack (includes Kong's roar) and the ultimate collection.

Issue date: 19 October 2005 Withdrawal date: 18 October 2006

ROSS DEPENDENCY- THROUGH THE LENS

NEW ZEALAND 2005 NATIONAL STAMP SHOW

Comprising five stunning photos from Antarctica,

The 2005 stamp show on Auckland's North Shore 'Northpex'

supplied by some of New Zealand's best photographers,

coincided with, and celebrated, the sesquicentennial of New Zealand

this issue features views from the spectacular Lake

postage stamps.

Chad to the utterly captivating Antarctic fur seal. These

Products available: Exhibition miniature sheet, exhibition souvenir first

stamps are guaranteed to intrigue and inspire.

day cover.

Products available: Set of five stamps, first day cover,

Issue date: 17 November 2005

presentation pack.

Issue date: 2 November 2005

Withdrawal date: 16 November

2006

Withdrawal date: 1 November 2006

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NEW ZEALAND SOUVENIRS

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

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More details and further products can be found on our website www.nzpost.eo.nz/souvenirs The first 40 orders to the val ue of $100 or more that include a product from the souvenir section or the souvenir section on the order form wil l receive a free gift!

See order form for details.

CRAIG POTION PUBLISHING BOOKS NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA: Craig Potton's stunning New Zealand photography books have consistently been on the New Zealand Bestsellers List for non-fiction books.

This book is 210x280mm, has 164 pages and includes a hardcover with dustjacket.

This pack contains all stamps, miniature sheets, and philatelic exhibition miniature sheets issued by New Zealand Post during the 2005 calendar year.

2005 NEW ZEALAND STAMP PACK

$29.95

$69.70 NEW ZEALAND HORIZONS: Andris Apse is considered New Zealand's finest panoramic landscape photographer.

In New Zealand Horizons he presents another collection of his unique, beautifully crafted photographs, taken through the length and breadth of the country and produced in a similar, but smaller, format to his bestselling book, New Zealand Landscapes. This book is 265xl85mm, has 80 pages and includes a hardcover with dustjacket. $24.95

NEW ZEALAND LANDSCAPES:

This pack contains special topic and commemorative postage stamps issued from October 2004 to September 2005.

An outstanding, best-selling collection of over lOO photographs of New Zealand and its sub-Antarctic islands by Andris Apse, this book has sold over 55,000 copies. With 120 pages and measuring 330x235mm, this is a 'must have' scenic book.

2005 NEW ZEALAND FIRST DAY COVER PACK $128.15 ~

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This pack contains special topic, commemorative and definitive date-stamped, unaddressed first day covers issued from October 2004 to September 2005. Philatelic exhibition covers are not included.

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Nine of New Zealand's classic back-country walking tracks as described in the words and pictures of Craig Potton. Walks covered include Stewart Island's North-West Circuit, the Kepler, Milford, Routeburn, Heaphy and Abel Tasman tracks, and circuits of Mt Taranaki, Ruapehu and Lake Waikaremoana. lt includes 136 pages, measures 275x255mm and has a soft cover. $39.95

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NEW ZEALAND SOUVENIRS NEW ZEALAND GREETING CARDS

HOKITIKA GLASS STUDIO FIGURINES

The unique designs from New Zealand artists feature different icons of New Zealand including the Pohutukawa and Paua shell, Miiori art and New Zealand scenery.

GLASS PENGUINS: Hand-blown glass ornaments made by local artists in this West Coast town in the South Island of New Zealand. All glass Penguins are hand-crafted - no moulds are used. Shapes and sizes may vary.

Greeting cards come in a pack of six per design and include envelopes. The cards are blank inside so can be used for any occasion.

Colour: Black, White & Yellow.

Sizes: Mini 75mm approx. Medium 95mm approx. Large 125mm approx. ,...

Mini $24.95, Med $33.95, Large $53.95

Set of six greetings cards $21.95 Pohutukawa

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Paua

The yellow eyed penguin, with its distinguishing yellow eye and bright yellow stripe that runs through the eye and around the back of the head, is only found in New Zealand. lt is one of the rarest of our penguins and the fourth largest of the world's penguins. The species is listed by the New Zealand Department of Conservation as being 'Threatened'.

Mini $27.95, Med $36.95, Large $58.95

GLASS KIWI BIRDS: The kiwi is a unique bird native to New Zealand. lt is the sole survivor of an ancient order of birds including the now extinct moas. All glass kiwis are hand-blown in New Zealand -no moulds are used. Shapes and sizes may vary.

Sizes: Mini 50mm approx. Medium 70mm approx.

Fern

Colour: Brown Mini $26.95, Med $32.95

LENORE FARRELLY IMAGE BLOCKS Lenore has a special talent for capturing the unique natural beauty of New Zealand on film. The images are mounted on blocks for easy display on your wall or shelf at home, in the office or as gifts.

Made in New Zealand by a local artist.

Available in two sizes 100x100mm $17.95 and 150x150mm $34.95

IMPERIAL COLLECTABLE FIGURINES TOWN & AROUND SERIES: This Town & Around Series includes detailed hand painted models in 1890s costume styles.

The figures are 5.4cm in height.

These quality collectables are made in New Zealand. â&#x20AC;˘ The Kiss $69.50

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65x85x30mm boxed

Sold as a set of four solid miniature ANZAC soldiers with detailed modelling - all carefully hand-painted.

The figures are 5.4cm in height.

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Haka $44.50 65x85x30mm boxed

COLLECTORS' CURRENCY HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 80TH BIRTHDAY The coins for the Queen Elizabeth 80th Birthday are designed to uniquely represent New Zealand's celebration of this historic event.

These coins are available as brilliant uncirculated, silver proof or as a very special quarter-ounce 99.99% gold proof coin. All the coins are presented in exquisite packaging picturing the official New Zealand portrait of Her Majesty the Queen.

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THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Aslan/White Witch silver proof coin with gold highlights @ $99.00

KING KONG

Asian 24-carat gold proof coin @ $1595.00

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King Kong character pack @ $49.00

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Brilliant uncirculated character set @ $49.00

King Kong silver gilded coin (gold highlights) @ $99.00 8

COLLECTORS' CURRENCY THE NEW ZEALAND FALCON COIN Silver proof coin @ $79.00

2006 Proof set@ $129.00

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Brilliant uncirculated coin @ $29.00 M011tage, 4,<XXl

2005 ANNUAL COIN ISSUE - FIORDLAND CRESTED PENGUIN

NEW ZEALAND SILVER DOLLAR 2 AUSTRALASIAN EMBLEM PACK Australasian emblem pack @ $34.95

2005 Silver proof coin set @ $129.00

COMING SOON Uncirculated sets of the new 2006 New Zealand circulating coin currency.

On 31 July 2006 the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will be releasing new circulating coins for New Zealand.

You can be one of the first to have your own packs of these circulation coins. Release date: June 2006.

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ACCESSORIES

STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

CAMPBELL PATERSON 'NEW ZEALAND' STAMP CATALOGUE A comprehensive catalogue of

SAMOA Legends of Samoa

Date of issue: 28 September 2005.

Set of four stamps $3.60.

First day cover $4.55.

New Zealand stamps- listing every issue and variety within an easy-to-reference system.

This catalogue is an annually

VANUATU

upealed authority on

25 Years of Independence

New Zealand philately.

Date of issue: 30 July 2005.

Miniature sheet $7. 70.

First day cover $9.25.

Coral Gardens of Vanuatu

LIGHTHOUSE STOCKBOOKS

Date of issue: 7 September 2005.

Self-adhesive sheet $6.45.

Set of first day covers $9.50.

Two high-quality stockbooks from Lighthouse with special prices for New Zealand Post customers. Available in various

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sizes and colours.

Pope John Paul 11 48 sides @

$49.95 (white)

64 sides @ $60.95 (white)

HAGNER ALBUM AND PAGES The H3, shown, ideal for miniature sheets and special blocks, is just

Date of issue: 7 September 2005.

Sheetlet $7 .85.

First day cover $8.85.

Dragonflies

Date of issue: 30 August 2005.

Set of stamps $4.95.

First day cover $5.95.

one of the eight Hagner page styles available for maximum flexibility in arranging your collection. A sturdy, convenient four-ring Hagner album.

Albert Einstein

Date of issue: 27 September 2005.

Set of stamps $5.10.

First day cover $6.10.

PREMIER FIRST DAY COVER ALBUM- LARGE DELUXE Root Crops

single pocket refills.

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Date of issue: 13 October 2005.

Set of stamps $4. 70.

First day cover $5.70.

STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES PITCAIRN ISLAND

Four Great Inventions of China

Bristle Thighed Curlew Date of issue: 14 September 2005.

Set of stamps $8.05.

Miniature sheet $8.05.

First day cover $9.25.

Date of issue: 18 August 2005. Set of stamps $2.55. First day cover $3.30.

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MALTA

Qiantang Bore (Mainland Scenery Scenes #4}

Maltese Personalities Date of issue: 16 September 2005.

Sheetlet $2.15.

First day cover $2.90.

Date of issue: 13 July 2005.

Set of stamps $8.00.

First day cover $8. 75.

Disneyland Grand Opening Equines in the Maltese Environment Date of issue: 19 August 2005.

Set of stamps $7.45.

First day cover $8.15.

Battle of Malta Date of issue: 23 September 2005.

Set of stamps $8.65.

First day cover $9.50.

HONG KONG 600th Anniversary of Zheng He's Maritime Expeditions Date of issue: 28 July 2005. Sheetlet $2.20. First day cover $1.70.

Souvenir cover $2.95.

Creative Industries Date of i ssue: 21 July 2005.

Set of stamps $2.60.

Miniature sheet first day cover $ 13.45.

First day cover $3.35.

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Date of issue: 4 August 2005. Set of stamps $7.80.

My Dream of Peace Date of issue: 2 1 September 2005.

Set of stamps $8.15.

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PREVIEW

NOTES

PERSONALISED STAMPS 2006 - 3 MAY 2006 This new set of personalised stamps for 2006 will be available as a sheetlet of ten stamps and a first day cover.

This year's personalised stamps have included some great Kiwi icons like the Buzzy Bee and the fern, as well as more generic festive and celebration symbols like the brilliant red flowering Pohutukawa and the champagne glasses.

MAORI PERFORMING ARTS - 7 JUNE 2006

Kapa haka is a growing part of Maori culture, ranging from the haka (war dance) to the more peaceful waiata-a-ringa action songs. This issue of kapa haka affirms Maori identity for those immersed in their cultural roots, and those who wish to return and be a part of these historical performances.

SCENIC- RENEWABLE ENERGY- 5 JULY 2006

New Zealand's electricity is provided in part by both medium and large-scale hydro electricity generation and geothermal power. Often referred to as 'traditional' renewable energy sources, in contrast to fossil fuel energy resources, they provide a continuing supply of energy from a source that is available on an ongoing basis. This issue includes a selection of renewable energy sources available in New Zealand.

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