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Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II - through the years

7 May 2013

The 60th anniversary of the Coronation is being commemorated with a special stamp and coin issue showing the changing portrayals of Queen Elizabeth II on New Zealand coins. Read on to find out more!

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Stamps to commemorate ANZAC Day 2013

23 April 2013

New Zealand Post is paying tribute to all New Zealanders who have served abroad as part of this year’s Anzac Day commemorations. Read on to find out more. 

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Margaret Mahy's books feature in latest stamp issue

12 March 2013

New Zealand Post is celebrating the writing of the late Margaret Mahy ONZ with its latest stamp issue. 

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Snakes slither their way onto our stamps

17 January 2013

The stars of New Zealand’s newest postage stamps would send Indiana Jones running for cover... but will have Slytherin fans rejoicing!

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World's tallest Dwarves take up residence on NZ Post HQ

30 October 2012

Thirteen of the world's tallest Dwarves - plus a distinctly larger-than-life Hobbit - have taken up residence on one of the most prominent buildings on Wellington's waterfront. 

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World exclusive "The Hobbit" coins unveiled for first time

8 October 2012

Ian McKellen - The Hobbit Trilogy's Gandalf - sings praises of world exclusive coins celebrating the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

11 September 2012

New Zealand Post set to feature hobbits, elves, dwarves of Middle-earth

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50 Years of NZ-Samoa Friendship Celebrated

26 July 2012

New Zealand Post is honouring the 50 year anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between New Zealand and Samoa with a special stamp and commemorative coin issue by artist Michel Tuffery MNZM.

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Stamps take a Tiki Tour of NZ

4 July 2012

New Zealand Post is heading off on a classic Kiwi road trip with its latest Kiwiana stamp issue. 

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Rock art stamps its mark on Matariki

31 May 2012

Early rock drawings are the inspiration for New Zealand Post's 2012 Matariki stamp issue. The stamps are part of the annual series that celebrate the Māori New Year.

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