BIBLIOGRAPHY OF OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS ON THE POSTAL AND PHILATELIC ACTIVITIES OF THE NEW ZEALAND POST OFFICE – A PRELIMINARY LIST.

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By Startup, Robin McGill. Digitaltised in 2024 from Print Version. Copyright has now expired. This bibliography was put together after Allan P Berry of Great Britain indicated in March 1990, that he was looking to collectors in New Zealand to list what they knew of such publications. Having collected everything relating to the New Zealand Post Office, as part of my longtime study of the history of the Post Office and its services, this preliminary list has been compiled from both my holdings and what I knew of other publications. It is preliminary in the sense that I have not attempted to visit Wellington and to check holdings in the Turnbull Library, New Zealand Post collections, or National Archives. Nevertheless it has been a determined effort to record every appropriate item, within the definitions or parameters set. Parameters. Official = issued by a Government Department or agency or by the New Zealand Post Office itself. The New Zealand Post

Index Five - 1980 - 1989

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Stamps Issued 1980 1989



1980
1980 - Anniversaries.
          1980 - Anniversaries.
                    Our post on this complete set including flaws.
          2005 - 150 Years of New Zealand Stamps.
                    3 stamps of this issue celebrated 125 years of New Zealand Stamps and are featured in our post celebrating 150 years.
          1855 - Full-Faced Queens - Part Four.
                    This issue plus miniature sheets is shown in my post on the Full-Faced Queen design used on modern postage stamps. 
          2015 Happy Birthday! Penny Black!
                   175 years after the Penny Black issue we take a trip through stamp anniversaries of New Zealand.
         1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1980 - Architecture.
          1980 Architecture.
                  The 2nd Architecture issue.
          Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

1980 - Large Harbours.
          1979 - 1980  Scenic Stamps.
                    Two issues featuring a few of the many ports and harbours around our coastline. 
           Scenic Stamps Series - Part One.
                     Part One of the complete scenic series.
          International Yachting.
                    The 25c value (Auckland Harbour) is included in our yachting collection.

1980 - Health Issue. "Children Fishing."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                     Children fishing in three different ways.

1980 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.            
                    Three stamp issue - Classic Painting, Historic Church, Christmas Theme.

1980 - Definitives Issue: - Rangatira - Maori Leaders.
          1980 - 1981 Definitives.
                    Two smaller definitive issues.
          Maori Definitive Stamps.
                    All Five Stamps: - Maori Leaders appeared in this thematic collection.


1981
1981 - Anniversaries / Commemoratives.
          1981 Anniversaries / Family Life.
                    Feilding Centenary & International Year of the Child.

1981 - Family Life.
          1981 Anniversaries / Family Life.
                    Four stamps showing aspects of Family Life.
         What I Like in a Stamp.
                    A look at stamp designs I like or dislike.

 1981 - National Stamp Exhibition - Palmpex '82.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1981 - Rivers.
           1981 - 1982  Scenic Stamps.
                     The next two issues of the annual scenic series.
           Scenic Stamps Series - Part One.
                     Part One of the complete scenic series.

1981 - Government Life Insurance Lighthouses.
           1981 Government Life Insurance Office Lighthouses.
                    Last lighthouse issue consisting of six colourful stamps depicting a stylised lighthouse.    
          Government Life Insurance Lighthouses - Summary.                      
                    An overview of all the Lighthouse Stamp Issues.
          What I Like in a Stamp.
                    A look at stamp designs I like or dislike.

1981 - Royal Wedding.
          1981  Royal Wedding.
                    The wedding of Prince Charles to Diane Spencer.         
          2013 Prince George of Cambridge.
                    This issue was included in our post on the new royal baby, Prince George of Cambridge.

1981 - Health Issue. "Exploring Rock Pools."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                     Children and the seashore rock pools.

1981 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.            
                    Three stamp issue - Classic Painting, Historic Church, Christmas Theme.

1981 - Definitive: - The Beehive.
          1980 - 1981 Definitives.
                    Two smaller definitive issues.
         Parliament Buildings.
                    A thematic collection and a history of Parliament Buildings in New Zealand.

1982
1982 - Ross Dependency 25th Anniversary of Scott Base.
                   A definitive issue marking this anniversary.
          Antarctica/Ross Dependency - Part One.
                    Our collection of all the New Zealand stamps showing Antarctica.

1982 - Anniversaries / Commemoratives.
                   Anniversaries issues for 1982 & 1983.

1982 - Definitives - 24c Map Stamp.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part One.
                   A general overview of these definitive issues with First Day Covers.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part Two.
                   Looking at the subjects of these issues plus a few flaws.

1982 - Architecture.
           1982 Architecture.
                     The 3rd Architecture Issue.
          Dunedin Railway Station.
                     A thematic collection of stamps showing this iconic building.
          Trains of New Zealand.
                     30c Dunedin Railway Station 

1982 - Four Seasons Scenic Issue.
           1981 - 1982  Scenic Stamps.
                     The next two issues of the annual scenic series.
           Scenic Stamps Series - Part One.
                     Part One of the complete scenic series.

1982 - Health Issue. "Dogs as Pets.         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                     Children having dogs as pets.

1982 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.            
                    Three stamp issue - Classic Painting, Historic Church, Christmas Theme.

1982 - Definitives - Minerals.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part One.
                   A general overview of these definitive issues with First Day Covers.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part Two.
                   Looking at the subjects of these issues plus a few flaws.

1983
1983 - Anniversaries / Commemoratives.
                   Anniversaries issues for 1982 & 1983.

1983 - Commonwealth Day.
         1983 Commonwealth Day. 
                  In 1983 it was celebrated by this four-value issue.

1983 - Rita Angus Paintings.
          1983 Rita Angus.
                     Featuring four paintings by this celebrated artist.

1983 - Beautiful New Zealand.
          1983 - 1984  Scenic Stamps.
                    The next two issues of the annual scenic series.

1983 - Health Issue.  "Cats as Pets."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                     This issue we see children with cats as pets.

1983 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.            
                    Three stamp issue - Classic Painting, Historic Church, Christmas Theme.

1983 - Definitives - Fruit.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part One.
                   A general overview of these definitive issues with First Day Covers.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part Two.
                   Looking at the subjects of these issues plus a few flaws.

1984
1984 - Antarctic Research.
          1984 Antarctic Research.
                   Areas of Antarctic research being done by New Zealand scientists.
          Antarctica/Ross Dependency - Part One.
                    Our collection of all the New Zealand stamps showing Antarctica.
          Aviation in the Ross Dependency.
                    A Thematic collection on aviation in Antarctica.
          1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1984 - Vintage Transport - Passenger Ferries.
          1984 - 1986 Vintage Transport.
                   Three sets of stamps celebrating early transport in New Zealand.

1984 - Skiing / Ski Fields.
          1983 - 1984  Scenic Stamps.
                    The next two issues of the annual scenic series.

1984 - Endangered Wildlife.
         1984 Endangered Wildlife.
                     A look at five of the rarer skinks and geckos found in New Zealand. 

1984 - Health Issue. "Breeds of Horses."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                      The theme changes a bit from pets with breeds of horses shown.

1984 - Trial Frama Stamps.
          Frama Stamps 1984 - 1996.
                    The complete story of New Zealand Frama Stamps.

1984 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.            
                    Three stamp issue - Classic Painting, Historic Church, Christmas Theme.

1984 - Military Campaigns / History.
          Armed Services 1968 - 1987.
                    Four issues paying tribute to those New Zealanders who served in the three armed services.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The first part of my collection of stamps with a military theme.
          1900 The Boer War.
                    The 24c stamp also appears in our post of stamps of the Boer War.

1985
1985 - Centenary of St John's Ambulance.
          Centenaries 1985 & 1986.
                   The St John's Ambulance and the New Zealand Police.

1985 - Vintage Trams.
          1984 - 1986 Vintage Transport.
                   Three sets of stamps celebrating early transport in New Zealand.

1985 - Tarapex '86 Postal Labels.
                   Postal/labels used to promote and fund this stamp exhibition.
          1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1985 - Endangered Native Bird Definitives.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.

1985 - Bridges.
          1985 - 1986 Scenic Stamps.
                    The next two issues of the annual scenic series.
          Trains of New Zealand.
                    45c Shows South Rangitikei Rail Bridge on the North Island Main Trunk.

1985 - Royal Definitives.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part One.
                   A general overview of these definitive issues with First Day Covers.
          1982 - 1985 Definitives - Part Two.
                   Looking at the subjects of these issues plus a few flaws.

1985 - Health Issue. "Royal Family."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                    Prince Charles, The Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Henry.
          2013 Prince George of Cambridge.
                    This issue was included in our post on the new royal baby, Prince George of Cambridge.

1985 National Youth Philatelic Exhibition.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1985 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.             
                    Christmas Carol 'Silent Night, Holy Night'.

1985 - Naval History.
          Armed Services 1968 - 1987.
                    Four issues paying tribute to those New Zealanders who served in the three armed services.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The first part of my collection of stamps with a military theme.

1986
1986 - Police Centenary.
          Centenaries 1985 & 1986.
                   The St John's Ambulance and the New Zealand Police.

1986 - Map Frama Stamps.
          Frama Stamps 1984 - 1996.
                    The complete story of New Zealand Frama Stamps.

1986 - Vintage Motorcycles.
          1984 - 1986 Vintage Transport.
                   Three sets of stamps celebrating early transport in New Zealand.

1986 - United Nations International Year Of Peace.
          1986  United Nations International Year of Peace.
                   An issue marking the first International Year of Peace.

1986 - Endangered Native Bird Definitives.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.

1986 - Scenic Coasts.
          1985 - 1986 Scenic Stamps.
                    The next two issues of the annual scenic series.

1986 - Health Issue. "Children at Play."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                     Children's artwork showing children at play.

1986 - Stockholmia Exhibition.
         Late 80s Stamp Exhibitions.
                     A collection of special exhibition miniature sheets from the late 1980s.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1986 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.             
                    Christmas Carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'.

 1986 Tarapex '86 National Stamp Exhibition.
                   Postal/labels used to promote and fund this stamp exhibition.
          Frama Stamps 1984 -1996.
                   Tarapex '86 exhibition cover with Frama stamps.
          1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1986 - Music.
          1986 Music. 
                   Four stamps featuring traditional music types.

1987
1987 - Tourism.
         1987 Tourism.        
                   6 stamps promoting tourism in New Zealand.

1987 - Blue Water Classics.
          International Yachting.
                    This set is included in our yachting collection.

1987 - Endangered Native Bird Definitives.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.

1987 - New Zealand Post Vesting Day.
           1987 New Zealand Post Vesting Day.
                    To mark their first day of operation, NZ Post Ltd issued these two stamps.

1987 - Royal New Zealand Airforce.
          Armed Services 1968 - 1987.
                    Four issues paying tribute to those New Zealanders who served in the three armed services.
          Military ANZAC - Part One.
                    The first part of my collection of stamps with a military theme.

1987 - National Parks Scenic Issue.
          1987 - 1989 Scenic Stamps.
                   Three issues from the Annual Scenic Stamp Series.

1987 - Capex Exhibition.
         Late 80s Stamp Exhibitions.
                     A collection of special exhibition miniature sheets from the late 1980s.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1987 - Health Issue. "Children at Play."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                      Three more winners of the 1986 Children at Play contest.

1987 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.             
                    Christmas Carols.

1987 - Fibre Arts.
          1987 Fibre Arts.
                   Four stamps showing aspects of Maori wearing craft in a contemporary, stylised manner.

1988
1988 - Electricity Centenary.
          1988 - Centenary of Electricity.
                    A 4 value issue with an interesting and colourful design. 

1988 - Centenary Philatelic Society of New Zealand.
          1855 - Full-Faced Queens - Part Four.
                    This miniature sheet is shown in my post on the Full-Faced Queen design used on modern postage stamps. 

1988 - Rafter Paintings.
          1988 Rafter Paintings - Kowhaiwhai.
                    A four-stamp issue showing more traditional forms of Kowhaiwhai.
          2015 Matariki - Kowhaiwhai
                   This set is also shown in our 2015 Matariki issue.

1988 - Personal Message.
          Personal Message & Greeting Stamps.
                   Stamps designed for greeting cards and letters.

1988 - Definitives Native Birds.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.

Official Opening Electrification North Island Main Trunk Railway.
          1988 - Centenary of Electricity.
                    A special Stampways cover to mark this milestone event. (Non-Postal).

1988 - Scenic Walkways / Walking Tracks.
          1987 - 1989 Scenic Stamps.
                   Three issues from the Annual Scenic Stamp Series.

1988 - Australian Bicentenary.
          1988 Australian Bicentenary.
                    A joint stamp issue between Australia and New Zealand consisting of a single stamp, a First Day Cover, and a special post cancel, issued by each country.

1988 - Health Issue. "Seoul Olympic Games."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                      Olympic Games - Seoul. Four sports NZ won medals in.
          Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
                     A thematic collection of all the NZ stamps issued for these games.

1988 - Sydpex Exhibition.
         Late 80s Stamp Exhibitions.
                     A collection of special exhibition miniature sheets from the late 1980s.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1988 - New Zealand Flag Frama Stamps.
          Frama Stamps 1984 - 1996.
                    The complete story of New Zealand Frama Stamps.

1988 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.             
                    Christmas Carols, (First 4 stamp issue)

 1988 Royal 100 National Philatelic Exhibition.
          1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1988 - Heritage - The Land / Early Landscape Paintings.
          1988 Heritage Set 1 - The Land.
                    The land of New Zealand seen through the eyes of famous 19th-century artists.
          1988 - 1990 Heritage Series.
                    A summary or overview of the six heritage issues leading up to the 1990 150th anniversary celebrations in New Zealand.

1988 - Green Round Kiwi.
          The Round Kiwis.
                    A history of the Round Kiwi issues and miniature sheets.
          2005 - 150 Years of New Zealand Stamps.
                    This stamp is used in our post celebrating 150 Years of New Zealand Stamps.

1988 - Ross Dependency/Whales.
           1988 Whales.
                    New Zealand stamps issued with a Ross Dependency theme.
          Antarctica/Ross Dependency - Part One.
                    Our collection of all the New Zealand stamps showing Antarctica.

1989
1989 - Wild Flowers.
          1989  Wild Flowers.
                  Four flowers introduced to New Zealand that now grows wild.

1989 - New Zealand Writers.
          1989 New Zealand Writers.
                  An issue celebrating four famous New Zealand writers.

1989 - Heritage - The People.
          1989 Heritage Set 2 - The People.
                    Groups of people who made their mark on the history of New Zealand.
          1988 - 1990 Heritage Series.
                    A summary or overview of the six heritage issues leading up to the 1990 150th anniversary celebrations in New Zealand.
          The Chatham Islands.
                    One stamp was used in our post on the Chatham Islands.

1989 - Definitives Native Birds.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.

1989 - Native Trees.
          1987 - 1989 Scenic Stamps.
                   Three issues from the Annual Scenic Stamp Series.

1989 - Philexfrance.
         Late 80s Stamp Exhibitions.
                     A collection of special exhibition miniature sheets from the late 1980s.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.

1989 - Health Issue. "Royal Family."         
          Health Stamps - Part Three.
                      1989 Duke, Duchess and Princess of York.

 1989  - Mail Centre Openings.
          1989 New Mail Centre Openings.
                     Cover marking the opening of the Hamilton and North Shore Mail Centers.

1989 - Christmas Issue. 
          Christmas Stamps - Part Two.             
                    The 'Star of Bethlehem' was placed above New Zealand scenes in all four stamps.

1989 - Heritage - The Sea.
          1989 Heritage Set 3 - The Sea.
                    Looking at the variety of ways New Zealanders use and relate to the sea.
          1988 - 1990 Heritage Series.
                    A summary or overview of the six heritage issues leading up to the 1990 150th anniversary celebrations in New Zealand.

1989 - XIV Commonwealth Games in Auckland.
          Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
                    A thematic collection of all the NZ stamps issued for these games.

1989 - World Stamp Expo.
          Late 80s Stamp Exhibitions.
                     A collection of special exhibition miniature sheets from the late 1980s.
          1985 - 93 Native Birds Definitives.
                    Exploring the Native Bird Issues over a period of eight years.
          1980s Stamp Exhibitions.
                   Miniature sheets prepared for this stamp exhibition that NZ Post attended.