Single $4.00 Holly/Pōhutukawa stamp.
Known as Aotearoa New Zealand’s Christmas tree, the red blooms of pōhutukawa trees are unique to a Kiwi Christmas. Although present in Aotearoa New Zealand and recognised as a symbol of Christmas, European holly does not fruit in summer.
This stamp issue celebrated Christmas with a Kiwi twist. Click here to find out more.
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| Date of issue: | 1 October 2025 |
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| Number of stamps: | Five gummed, three self-adhesive |
| Denominations: | Gummed: $2.90, $4.00, $4.20, $4.70 & $5.50. Self-adhesive: $2.90, $4.00 & $4.70 |
| Stamps and first day covers designed by: | Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Printer and process: | Brebner Print, Napier by lithography |
| Number of colours: | Four process colours. |
| Stamp size and format: | Gummed: 25mm x 50mm (vertical). Self-adhesive: 25mm x 30mm (vertical). |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Gummed: Red phosphor gummed 106gsm. Self-adhesive: Arconvert Securpost MC 90/Cprint100 P11p. |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | Gummed: 14.4. Self-adhesive: Kiss-cut. |
| 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 30 September 2026. |
