Sheet of 20 x $4.60 "Biscuit star, Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve" gummed stamps.
Made up of three separate areas off Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara in Paterson Inlet/Whaka a Te Wera on the eastern side of Stewart Island/Rakiura.
The marine reserve was established in 2004 and covers 1075 hectares.
This stamp issue celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique marine biodiversity. Click here for more information.
| Date of issue: | 7 February 2024 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed stamps |
| Denominations: | $2.00, $3.30, $4.00, $4.60 |
| Designed and illustrated by: | Hannah Fortune, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours plus overgloss |
| Stamp size and format: | 25mm x 50mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Arconvert Securpost Premium gummed 110gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14 x 14.4 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks could be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks were available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | These stamps and first day covers remained on sale until 6 February 2025. |