Kiwi Culture

Stamp issue New Zealand Post

A lighthearted look at a new selection of New Zealand's unofficial cultural treasures feature one of the latest stamp issues from New Zealand Post. On 3 April 2000 Kiwiana II was released.

Booklet of ten self-adhesive stamps

The booklet of ten self-adhesive stamps feature the Barbecue, Anzac Biscuit, Meat Pie, Beach/ or Crib, Chilly Bin, Pipis, Hot Dog, Chocolate Fish, Ug Boots and Li-Lo all interacting with a comically styled kiwi.

Kiwiana

Kiwiana II follows on as a sequel to the very popular 1994 Kiwiana stamp booklet. "Like its predecessor, Kiwiana II is an affectionate tribute to the cherished and often small things that contribute to our lifestyle here in New Zealand", says Wendy Riley, New Zealand Post Stamps Marketing Manager. "It features a range of images and elements of our everyday life, from the well known chocolate fish, hot dog and meat pie, to those summer necessities such as the barbecue and chilly bin, through to the classic Kiwi holiday home."
New Zealand Kiwi stamp

Stamps designed by Bob Gagnon

The Kiwiana II stamps and first day cover were designed by Bob Gagnon of Silverdale, and incorporate background images of typical New Zealand scenes. This is the first time Bob has designed a stamp issue for New Zealand Post, using his illustrative style, which has been successful with greeting cards and calendars.
The stamps were printed, by lithography, by Southern Colour Print, Dunedin.