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Split Enz

Split Enz was New Zealand’s first internationally recognised band. Revered and influential to this day, they were true originals who created their own sound and style of performance from the time they formed as Split Ends in 1972.

In 1975, Split Enz recorded their debut album Mental Notes, now seen by many as an early masterpiece. But it was with 1980’s True Colours that the band truly arrived on the world stage. Tim Finn’s songs Shark Attack, I Hope I Never and Poor Boy became staples of the live set, while Noel Crombie contributed the band’s biggest hit, I Got You. True Colours also ushered in the era of Eddie Rayner’s instrumentals, which featured on all subsequent Enz albums.

Split Enz, the band and its songs, are an enduring cultural treasure for all New Zealanders.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Olympic Games have a special place in New Zealand’s history.

In 2024 the New Zealand Team is once again set to shine in sports from equestrian to rowing, rugby sevens, swimming, canoe, sailing, athletics, cycling and more, while New Zealanders can check out the action in incredible new urban sports including skateboarding, sport climbing, breaking and 3x3 basketball.

Whether you’re watching on television or in the stands at the Games themselves, the atmosphere at the Olympic Games is unreal, the competition is incredible and to see our athletes give everything as they represent our country is extremely special.

Technical information

Date of issue: 1 May 2024

Designer: Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand

Printer: Brebner Print, Napier, New Zealand

Withdrawal date: 30 April 2025

Technical information

Date of issue: 5 June 2024

Designer: Nick Jarvie, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand

Printer: Brebner Print, Napier, New Zealand

Withdrawal date: 4 June 2025