Upcoming stamp issues

Matariki 2022 - Issue date: 4 May 2022 Matariki, the Māori New Year, is celebrated annually throughout Aotearoa New Zealand when, in mid-winter, the Matariki star cluster rises. This signals the time of year for us all to remember those loved ones who have gone before us. It leads the way to te waka o Tamarereti, where those who have died in the past year have gathered to begin their voyage to the gathering of those who lived before them, known as te kāhui o ngā kahurangi. As souls depart for their next lives, Matariki greets the rising sun - bringing, in all its glory, the promise of a new year and signalling a time to plan for the future and grasp new opportunities.

Designer: KE Design, Tolaga Bay, New Zealand Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 20th Anniversary - Issue date: 1 June 2022

After 12 long months of eagerly awaiting part two of the trilogy, the world was rewarded with the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers in late December 2002. The enthusiastic audiences for the sequel ensured it was not only the highest grossing film of that year but, at the time of its release, the third-highest grossing film of all time. To continue the celebration of 20 years since the spectacular film adaptations of the beloved The Lord of the Rings trilogy captured the attention of a new generation, a set of six miniature sheets depicting scenes from The Two Towers has been designed by Wellington artist Sacha Lees.

Designer: Sacha Lees, Wellington, New Zealand Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin

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