A3 art print.
Kawakawa is a shrub endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand. Its heart-shaped leaves offer a uniquely spicy flavour, with holes made by the looper moth identifying the tastiest. The plant is a taonga (treasure) to Māori, and there are special tikanga (customs) that guide people to harvest leaves without damaging the plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, and in summer the female plant produces delicious orange fruit.
The size of this art print is A3 (297mmk x 420mm).
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. |
