Sheet of 20 x $8.00 Pōhatu Marine Reserve stamps
Pōhatu Marine Reserve lies just 3 kilometres from Akaroa Marine Reserve on Banks Peninsula. Home to marine animals like white-flippered blue penguins and New Zealand fur seals, Pōhatu was established in 1999 and is 215 hectares. It’s a popular destination for wildlife tours.
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. |