The subject of this stamp is a modification of a design adopted by Māori for the ornamentation of sliding panels used as doors, 'tatau', employing the preferred colours of red, black and white. The initial printing of this stamp by Waterlow & Sons was in black and red, subsequent printings by the New Zealand Government printer resulted in many colour variations from slate-grey to black and red to scarlet.
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Frame not included
| Date of issue: | 14 November 2022 |
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| Paper type: | Via i-tone mohawk felt bright white 29gsm |
| Size: | A3 |
| Printer: | Fujifilm versant 3100 digital press |
