Latest Updates from the world of philately
Stamps on Military History – New Zealand 1984.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on Military History on 07 Dec 1984.
24c – South Africa 1901 40c – France 1917.
58c -North Africa 1942.Three New Zealanders of 2nd New Zealand Divison were awarded Victoria Cross.
70c -Korea and Southeast Asia 1952-70
Stamps on People – New Zealand 1989.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on People on the theme New Zealand Heritage on 17 May 1989.
40c- Moriori – Moriori originated from Maori settlers from New Zealand mainland around 1500. 60c -Prospectors 70c -Settlers
80c – Whalers $1.05 -Missionaries $1.30 -Maori
Stamps on Little Spotted Kiwi – New Zealand 1989.
New Zealand issued $10 stamp on Little Spotted Kiwi on 19 Apr 1989.
Stamps on Bicentenary of Australian Settlement – New Zealand 1988.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on Bicentenary of Australian Settlement. It Features Koalas, Birds and is a joint issue with Australia.
Stamps on Butterflies -Lesotho 1984.
Lesotho issued a stamp on African Migrant (6s) Butterfly on 20 Jan 1984.
Stamps on Walking Trails – New Zealand 1988.
New Zealand issued a set of stamps on Walking Trails on 08 Jun 1988.
70c – Milford – Hiking route located inside Fiordland National Park among the mountains and temperate rain forests in South Island.
80c- Heaphy – Hiking route located inside Kahurangi National Park in North West of South Island. It is 78.4 long trek. Maori tribes are known to have settled along lower course of Heaphy river.
85C -Copeland – The track was constructed in 1901-03 to provide a tourist route across the Southern Alps to the west coast. It is situated in Westland Tai Poutini National Park.
$1.30 – Routeburn- it is located in Fiordland National Park and links it to Mount Aspiring National Park. the highest point of the track is 1255 metres above sea level. This walking trail is along mountain peaks, huge valleys, waterfalls and lakes.
Stamps on National Parks – New Zealand 1987.
New Zealand issued a set of four stamps on 100th Anniversary of National Parks on 17 Jun 1987.
70c – Urewera – Established 1954, forested along the east coast of NZ’s North Island.
80c – Mt Cook National Park – Established 1953, Mt Cook lies in this park.
85c – Fiordland National Park – Established in 1952, it is the largest national park.
$ 1.30 – Tongariro National Park – It is the oldest national park in New Zealand. It has been acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site of mixed culture and natural values. There are three active volcanoes in the park.
