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Niue and Tokelau stamps
Niue 2018 Royal Wedding
New Zealand Post has created this special commemorative stamp issue to celebrate the wedding of Prince Henry Charles Albert David, grandson of Niue’s Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Harry, as he is better known, married Ms Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on 19 May 2018.
Niue was originally settled by Polynesian sailors from nearby islands such as Tonga and Samoa. Niue first became part of the British monarchy in 1900 when it was adopted as a British protectorate and was handed into the care of New Zealand in 1901. Niue has been self-governing since 1974.
Date of issue: 21 May 2018 Designer: Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand Withdrawal date: 20 May 2019
Niue 2018 Royal Wedding miniature sheet first day cover
Niue 2018 Royal Wedding first day cover
Niue 2018 Royal Wedding miniature sheet
The Island of Niue
A raised coral atoll affectionately known as the 'Rock', the island of Niue is a unique treasure of the Pacific. Visitors and locals alike delight in its crystal-clear waters, tropical weather and incredible natural structures. The Island of Niue maps out some of the notable features of this small but special island.
Date of issue: 5 September 2018 Designer: Hannah Fortune, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand Withdrawal date: 4 September 2019
The Island of Niue first day cover
The Island of Niue miniature sheet first day cover
The Island of Niue miniature sheet
Tokelau 2018 Royal Wedding
This issue features four specially selected images of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – two celebrating their engagement, and two from their wedding day. The graphic background and borders on the first day covers are based on the frangipani and the Pacific fine mat. Frangipani are found throughout the Pacific and the fine mat is used for multiple purposes, including traditional ceremonies. The finer the mat, the more valuable it is.
Date of issue: 21 May 2018 Designer: Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand Withdrawal date: 20 May 2019
Tokelau 2018 Royal Wedding miniature sheet first day cover
Tokelau 2018 Royal Wedding first day cover
Tokelau 2018 miniature sheet
Seawalls of Tokelau
The latest issue from Tokelau offers a glimpse into one of the realities of life on these low-lying coral atolls. This unique island nation is at the frontlines of climate change, facing drought, tsunamis, cyclones and rising sea levels. Seawalls, erected to prevent erosion and in defence of shoreline dwellings, are built by locals using a variety of methods.
Date of issue: 2 May 2018 Designer: Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand Withdrawal date: 1 May 2019
Seawalls of Tokelau miniature sheet
Seawalls of Tokelau miniature sheet first day cover
Seawalls of Tokelau first day cover
Tokelau from the Sky
Sitting barely five metres above sea level, these three low-lying coral atolls, Nukunonu, Atafu and Fakaofo, form the tops of extinct volcanic peaks. Here we see Tokelau from 200-400 metres above – a rarely seen view of the tropical island country and its surroundings.
Date of issue: 5 September 2018 Designer: Saint Andrew Matautia, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Collectables and Solutions Centre, New Zealand Post, Whanganui, New Zealand Withdrawal date: 5 September 2019
2018 Tokelau from the Sky miniature sheet
2018 Tokelau from the Sky first day cover
2018 Tokelau from the Sky miniature sheet first day voer
