Media Releases

On 20 September 2025, philatelists and collectors will get the chance to purchase New Zealand’s rarest stamp, the Taupō Invert. This unique specimen, a 4d Lake Taupō stamp from the 1902-0 … read more

To acknowledge Matariki mā Puaka in 2025, the latest stamps from NZ Post are highlighting the importance of protecting Aotearoa New Zealand’s dark skies. One of the world’s most preciou … read more

Over the past two years, NZ Post has developed a new range of gift products celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s stunning natural environment, Māori culture and history. The range was inspired by … read more

Pollinating insects and other animals are the heroes of our November stamp issue. The stamps were developed in partnership with subject expert Dr David Pattemore and illustrator Giselle Clarkson, wi … read more

The 2024 Matariki stamps represent artist Shane Hansen’s personal connection with the Māori New Year. In the following Shane explains how he has increasingly engaged with Matariki and how he and his w … read more