Cancelled set of five gummed stamps.
Individual stamps included in this set
$2.90 Snowflake/Sun - Unlike the cozy, indoor events north of the equator, Christmas Day proceedings can be enjoyed al fresco here in the South Pacific. If you're in one of the more reliably sunny parts of the motu (country) a ‘Christmas on the beach’ with a picnic feast or a festive barbecue might be on the menu.
$4.00 Holly/Pōhutukawa - 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.
$4.20 Stocking/Gumboot - Presented here as a playful alternative to the traditional Christmas stocking, gumboots are strongly associated with farming and were made iconic in Aotearoa New Zealand by comedian John Clarke (aka Fred Dagg) and his song Gumboots. You might spot a pair of ornamental gumboots on a Kiwi Christmas tree.
$4.70 Bauble/Cricket ball - Since Christmas Day takes place just a few days after the longest day of the year, there are plenty of hours of daylight to enjoy. Cricket is our most popular summer sport and a fun pastime for families on holiday.
$5.50 Pudding/Pavlova - Originating in New Zealand (or Australia - but probably New Zealand) the pavlova was named after Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, who had toured Australasia around the time of its invention. The light and airy meringue-based dessert is ideal in hot weather, and a perfect vehicle for summer fruits.
This stamp issue celebrates 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 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 September 2026. |
