New Zealand's 2010 Scenic Definitives

On August 4, 2010, New Zealand comes out with new definitive stamps to reflect the upcoming changes in postage rates.

The five stamps highlight beautiful scenic spots in New Zealand. These are Mitre Peak, Milford Sound ($1.20), Queenstown ($1.90), Lake Rotorua ($2.40), Kaikoura ($2.90), and Christchurch ($3.40).

New Zealand's 2010 Children's Health - Butterflies

Of all the people in our society, our children are surely among the most deserving of unconditional love, unstinting support and opportunities to reach their true potential.

Te Puna Whaiora - the New Zealand Foundation for Child and Family Health and Development - specialises in helping at-risk children aged five to 12 to overcome barriers to healthy lifestyles.

New Zealand Post once again supports its work, with three beautifully illustrated 'butterfly' stamps issued on July 7, 2010 - each with a 10-cent surcharge that goes to support Te Puna Whaiora's seven Children's Health Camps.

This 81st annual Children's Health stamp issue recognises that, like the butterfly, our most vulnerable children sometimes need wings to fly.

New Zealand Celebrates 100 Years of Maori Rugby

New Zealand Post comes out with an issue on June 9, 2010 celebrating 100 years of Maori Rugby.

This new stamp release pays tribute to the players, coaches, administrators and supporters who have taken New Zealand Maori rugby through the decades, overcoming challenges to emerge stronger and more relevant than ever.

The stamps are designed by Len Hetet of Whakatane, New Zealand and valued at 50c and $1.80.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China Opens Today

Expo 2010 Shanghai China opens today until October 31, 2010 on the banks of the Huangpu River in the city of Shanghai, China.

The theme of the exposition is "Better City, Better Life" and signifies Shanghai's new status as the next great city in the world.

Considered as the largest World's Fair site ever at 5.28 square km, the Expo has attracted 227 countries and numerous international organizations and all have registered to participate.

Around 100 foreign leaders and millions of people from across the globe are expected to come and visit the World Expo. Various countries are expected to issue stamps to highlight the event.

Photo above shows New Zealand's Expo 2010 Shanghai China stamps released on April 30, 2010.

Ancient Reptiles on New Zealand Stamps

New Zealand celebrates this year its extinct natural heritage with five stamps depicting species that disappeared 65 million years ago.

The Antient Reptiles of New Zealand stamps are available on March 3, 2010. The stamps feature the Allosaurus (50c), Anhanguera ($1.00), Titanosaurus ($1.80), Moanasaurus ($2.30) and Mauisaurus ($2.80).