Focus Number 37 April 2004

CURRENT ISSUE HISTORIC FARM EQUIPMENT

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SPECIAL PRODUCTS

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COLLECTORS CURRENCY

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STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

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THIS ISSUE

CURRENT STAMP ISSUE HISTORIC FARM EQUIPMENT In these technologically sophisticated times, we tend to take the machinery in our lives for granted.

So spare a thought for the farmers of 100 years ago who toiled back-breakingly hard to make a living from thei r land - and whose lifestyles were transformed by the arrival of labour-saving machines.

In 1904, the Christchurch members of New Zealand's farming community were introduced to the first tractor ever seen on these shores - the American 'Kinnard Haines Flour City'. Initial reaction was subdued, with farmers reluctant to exchange their horses for these new unsafe, untried and farming-unfit machines. However, as it is the world over, change continued on its inexorable path, and by 1929 there were more than 3,300 tractors working pastures throughout the New Zealand countryside.

You can witness this changing rural landscape in our new stamp issue, Historic Farm Equipment.

Comprising five stamps, a first day cover and a m iniature sheet booklet, it shows and tells a fasc inating story of the innovation and flair that have cha racterised a century of farming equipment.

RECENT STAMP ISSUES 150 YEARS OF PARLIAMENT

NEW ZEALAND ZOO ANIMALS

A timeless record of the significant architecture in

Celebrating the connection with the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and

the 150-year history of New Zealand's Parliamentary

specifically the Year of the Monkey in 2004, we highlight five species

system .

bred and nurtured in our zoos.

Products available: set of 5 stamps, a m iniature

Products available: set of 5 gummed stamps, self-adhesive stamp,

sheet, a miniature sheet first day cover and a stamp

presentation pack, stamp first day cover, miniature sheet, miniature

fi rst day cover.

sheet first day cover, self-adhesive booklet and dispenser.

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RUGBY SEVENS (JOINT ISSUE WITH HONG KONG)

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KINGTM

As the most successful Sevens team in the world,

The third and ultimate collection in a stunning stamp series that has

we celebrate their undisputed prowess and

been acclaimed by collectors and Tolkien fans around the world.

their winning performance, in conjunction with

Products available: Set of 6 gummed stamps, first day cover with

HongKong Post. Hong Kong in particular has

gummed stamps (sold out- still available with the presentation pack

played a huge part in the sports success.

only), set of 6 miniature sheets, set of 6 miniature sheet first day covers,

Products available: Set of 4 stamps, stamp first day cover, miniature sheet first day cove r, joint

set of 6 maximum cards, set of 6 self-adhesive stamps, self-adhesive booklet (sold out), first day cover with self-adhesive stamps (sold out) and a presentation pack.

issue fi rst day cover, miniature sheet, Hong Kong stamps and presentation pack.

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PREVIOUS ISSUES CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS A gorgeous addition to New Zealand Post's long history of creating innovative Christmas stamps.

Products available: set of 5 gummed stamps, a set of 5 rotational block

first day covers, stamp first day cover, the set of the rotation blocks,

This stamp issue provides us with a very special glimpse of a life that is still the subject of endless fascination for researchers and scientists alike.

2 self-adhesive stamps, self-adhesive dispenser and 2 self-adhesive

Products available: 5 stamps, first day cover and a

booklets.

presentation pack.

CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS

2003 SCENIC-WATERWAYS

Our Children's Health stamps for 2003 capture

Our 2003 Scenic stamp issue celebrates

three playground classics. Celebrating life, youth

our waterways, particuarly in light of the UN

and health, they remind us all of the joy and

International Year of Freshwater. The scenes

importance of play.

depicted on the stamps were taken by members

Products available: set of 2 gummed stamps,

stamp first day cover, miniature sheet, one self-

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2003 ROSS DEPENDENCYMARINE LIFE

of the Photographic Society of New Zealand which celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2003.

adhesive stamp, miniature sheet first day cover

Products available: set of 5 stamps and a

and a self-adhesive dispenser.

first day cover.

PREVIOUS ISSUES 100 YEARS OF NEW ZEALAND TEST RUGBY Celebrate 100 years of New Zealand Test Rugby and

QUEEN ELIZABETH 11 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORONATION

let your collection carry the legend

This issue transports us back in time by replicating

of the black jersey for generations

the original New Zealand coronation designs

to come.

from 1953.

Products available: set of 6

Products available: set of 5 stamps and a stamp first

stamps, stamp first day cover,

day cover.

presentation pack, souvenir miniature sheet, and set of 6 maximum ca rds.

VETERAN VEHICLES

2003 SCENIC DEFINITIVE$

We pay tribute to the cars that c hanged New

A selection of breathtaking scenic New Zealand

Zealand forever - the magnificent machines we

locations.

ca ll 'Veteran Vehicles'.

Products available: set of 5 gummed stamps, a

Products available: set of 5 stamps, a stamp first

stamp first day cover and a self-adhesive stamp and

day cover and a presentation pack .

booklet.

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SPECIAL PRODUCTS 2003 ANNUAL ALBUM

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2003 NEW ZEALAND FIRST DAY COVER PACK

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SPECIAL OFFERS PASS ON THE PASSION

INTERNATIONAL POSTCARD LABELS KIWI CHARACTERS Includes 6 self-adhesive

NEW ZEALAND FIRST DAY COVER PACK SPECIAL OFFER

$1.50 labels and airmail

Purchase the 2003 and the 2002 first day cover Pack and receive the

a postcard anywhere in

2001 Pack FREE'

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STAMP COLLECTORS FOLDER SPECIAL OFFER

DRAW-IT-YOURSELF (DIY)

Purchase the 2003 and the 2002 Collectors Folder and receive the

The kit includes 8 self-ad hesive $ 1.50

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labels and airmail stickers, 4 coloured pens, 2 sparkly stickers and 10 stencils.

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NEW ZEALAND WILD FOOD Includes 6 self-adhesive $1.50 labels and airmail stickers, a sheet of wildfood stickers and 4 delectable recipes.

You will also receive double rewards points on all of these offers.

The offer is designed to promote this enjoyable hobby. The offer is limited to one of each of the above specials per customer and only available through Focus. Offer ends 1 June 2004.

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,,.l!!{llâ&#x20AC;¢l;tfiii;J;Jj~[iTHE LORD OF THE RINGS COINS

The One True Ring Silver Proof $1.00 Coin with Gold Highlights @$99.00

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Looking for more information on collector's coins? Visit www.nzcoins.co.nz

2004 ANNUAL COIN ISSUE - CHATHAM ISLAND TAIKO 2004 Taiko Silver Proof Com@ $79.00

2004 Proof Set @ $129.00

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Special Edition @$89.00

2003 Giant Kokopu Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Set @ $45.00 Taiko Brilliant UnCifculated Coin $29.00

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2003 Giant Kokopu Brilliant Uncirculated Coin @$25.00

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STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES

ACCESSORIES CAMPBELL PATERSON "NEW ZEALAND" STAMP CATALOGUE

HONG KONG Miniature Landscapes

A comprehensive catalogue of New Zealand stamps - listing every issue and variety within an easyto-reference system. This catalogue is an annually updated authority on

Waterbirds

New Zealand philately.

LIGHTHOUSE STOCKBOOKS Two high-quality stockbooks from Lighthouse with special prices for New Zealand Post customers. Available in various sizes and colours.

64 sides@ $74.95 (black)

Date of Issue: 7 August 2003. Set of 4 stamps $3. 75. first day cover $4.85.

Heartwarming

Date of Issue: 10 September 2003. Set of 4 stamps $2.80. first day cover $3.90.

Green Hong Kong

HAGNER ALBUM AND PAGES

Date of Issue: 14 October 2003. Miniature Sheet $3.15.

The H3, shown, ideal for miniature sheets and special blocks, is just one of

Miniature Sheet first day cover

the eight Hagner page styles available

$4.25.

for maximum flexibility arranging your collection. A sturdy, convenient four-ring

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World Heritage USA

STANLEY GIBBONS NEW .ZEALAND CATALOGUE

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STAMP CAtALOGUE

NEW ZEALAN D & DEPENDENCIES

The catalogue covers New Zealand itself, including Express Delivery Stamps, Postage

In Memoriam

Dues, Officials, Booklets and Postal Fiscals, The Antartic Expedition issues, Ross Dependency and Tokelau. Published 19th December 2003.

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STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES FIJI

TONGA

USP Fish

Coronation Queen Elizabeth 11

Date of Issue: 12 August 2003. Set of 4 stamps $6.00. first day cover $7 .10.

Date of Issue: 2 June 2003. Set of 4 stamps $9.35. first day cover $10.90.

Rare Birds

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Beaches

Date of Issue: 26 May 2003. Set of 4 stamps $5.85.

Miniature Sheet $5.40. first day cover $6.95.

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Geckos

Christmas 2003

Date of Issue: 2 1 October 2003. Set of 4 stamps $5.45. first day cover $6.50.

Christmas 2003 Set of 4 stamps $4.15. first day cover $5.50.

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Date of Issue: 2 June 2003 .

Set of 4 stamps $9.35. first day cover $10.90.

STAMPS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES PITCAIRN ISLAND

VANUATU

Painted Leaves

Moths

Date of Issue: 18 August 2003. Setenent strip $6. 70. first day cover $7.85.

Squirell Fish

Date of Issue: 26 November 2003. Set of 4 stamps $6. 75. first day cover $8.55.

Seahorses

Date of Issue: 24 September 2003. Set of 3 stamps $6.40.

Miniature Sheet $3.65. first day cover $8.20. Miniature Sheet first day cover $5.50.

Palm of Plenty

Date of Issue: 23 July 2003. Set of 4 stamps $6.20. first day cover $8.00.

Underwater Post Office Date of Issue: 24 September 2003. 1 stamp $1.65. first day cover $3.50.

MALTA Sailing

Windmills

Date of Issue: 30 September 2003.Set of 3 stamps $3.55. first day cover $4.25.

Date of Issue: 29 October 2003. Set of 3 stamps $4.50. first day cover $5.20.

Date of Issue: 16 July 2003. Set of 5 stamps $5.05. first day cover $6.15.

Angelfish

Christmas 2003

Date of Issue: 10 September 2003. Set of 4 stamps $5.00. Miniature Sheet $3. 70. first day cover $6.1 0. Miniature Sheet first day cover $4.80.

Date of Issue: 12 November 2003. Set of 4 stamps $5.15. first day cover $5.85.

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PREVIEW WORLD OF WEARABLEART The World of WearableArt concept takes art off the wall to adorn the body in wildly wonderful ways and these stamps celebrate these works.

GARDEN FLOWERS This issue follows on from the popular Garden Flowers produced in 200 1. The stamps depict five New Zealand bred flowers.

A DAY AT THE BEACH These stamps depict in a wonderful cartoon style, various outdoor activities, whilst spending a day at the beach.

NEW ZEALAND- HOME OF MIDDLE-EARTH New Zealand - Home of Middle-earth - The stamps are portraying scenic locations throughout New Zealand u~ed in the trilogy - The Lord of the Rings. Four stamps show New Zealand scenes, while the other four stamps show the same scenes but portray images from the Lord of the Rings movies.

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