Sheet of 20 x $2.90 'Cape Rodney-Okakari Marine Reserve' stamps
Known by locals as Goat Island and located in the North Island north of Auckland, this marine reserve was Aotearoa New Zealand’s first. Within a decade of its establishment in 1975, marine life like kelp, sting rays, crayfish and snapper began to thrive.
This stamp issue highlights some of Aotearoa New Zealand's beautiful marine reserves. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 1 April 2026 |
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| Number of stamps: | Five gummed, one self-adhesive |
| Denominations: | Gummed: $2.90, $4.90, $5.80, $6.20, $8.00. Self Adhesive: $4.90 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours. |
| Stamp size and format: | 30mm x 25mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Tullis Russell Red Phosphor Gummed 106gsm. Self Adhesive: Arconvert Securpost MC 90/Cprint100 P11p |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | Gummed: 13.33 x 13.60. Self adhesive: Kiss Cut |
| 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: | These stamps will remain on sale indefinitely. First day covers will remain on sale until 31 March 2027. |
