Sheet of 20 x '$4.90 Watercress, kōwhitiwhiti, Nasturtium officinale' stamps
Watercress is a leafy, vibrantly green plant found growing along the edges of streams and lakes. Full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it has a rich peppery flavour in both the leaves and white flowers and is a popular addition to boil-ups and eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.
This stamp issue celebrates the wild, edible offerings of our beautiful backyard. Click here for more information.
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| Date of issue: | 6 May 2026 |
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| Number of stamps: | Four gummed |
| Denominations: | $2.90, $4.20, $4.90 & $5.80. |
| 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: 35mm x 45.6mm (vertical) |
| Miniature sheet size and format: | 150mm x 90mm (horizontal) |
| First day cover size and format: | 205mm x 120mm (horizontal) |
| Paper type: | Tullis Russell red phosphor 104gsm |
| Number of stamps per sheet: | 20 |
| Perforation gauge: | 14.286 x 13.895 |
| 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 5 May 2027. |
