Sheet of 20 x $3.60 'Waipunarangi and Ururangi' stamps
Waipunarangi is associated with rain and atmospheric moisture. Its name translates to “water that pools in the sky”. Persistent winter rains that cause water to pool on the land are referred to as Matariki tapuapua, highlighting the seasonal shift toward colder, wetter conditions.
Ururangi is the whetū of the winds. It determines the nature and character of the winds for the year ahead, influencing weather patterns and environmental conditions.
This stamp issue celebrates the Māori New Year. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 1 July 2026 |
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| Number of stamps: | Five gummed |
| Denominations: | $3.60, $3.60, $4.20, $4.90 & $5.80. |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | David Hakaraia, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours. |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 40mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 103mm x 93mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor 106gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 13.33 x 13.60 |
| Special blocks: | Plate/imprint blocks may be obtained by purchasing at least six stamps from a sheet. Barcode blocks are available in A and B formats. |
| Period of sale: | Unless stocks are exhausted earlier, these stamps and first day covers will remain on sale until 30 June 2027. |
