New stamps reflect on New Zealand's beauty

New stamp issue from New Zealand Post

New Zealand's lakes and waterways will be featured in the new stamp issue from New Zealand Post, called 'Scenic Reflections', when it goes on sale Friday 7 July.

Scenic Reflections

'Scenic Reflections' is the latest in New Zealand Post's annual series of scenic stamps and follows on from 'Scenic Walks' from 1999 and 'Scenic Skies' in 1998. Both the 1998 and 1999 scenic issues were voted as favourite issues of the year by collectors of New Zealand Post's stamps in the annual stamp poll.

Magnificent reflections

"The six locations for this issue, three from the North Island and three from the South Island, were chosen for the magnificent reflections seen in their waters, showcasing New Zealand's stunning natural environment", says Wendy Riley, New Zealand Post Stamps Marketing Manager.
The issue features Lake Lyndon (40c), Lake Wakatipu (80c), Mount Ruapehu ($1.10), Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve ($1.20), Tairua Harbour ($1.50) and Lake Alexandrina ($1.80).

Mount Ruapehu

The spectacular 1995 eruption of Mount Ruapehu, photographed by Leigh Mitcheil-Anyon, is captured in reflection on the lake below while Rainbow Mountain Scenic Reserve overlooks one of Rotorua's geothermal ponds and was photographed by Shaun Bennett.

Tairua Harbour

A dramatic image of Tairua Harbour, on the Coromandel Peninsula, completes the North lsland selection and was photographed by Cam Feast, whose work was featured on the $1.50 stamp from the 1998 'Scenic Skies' issue.

Lake Alexandrina

The South lsland selection features the tranquillity of Lake Alexandrina, photographed by Warren Jacobs, as well as New Zealand's longest lake, Lake Wakatipu, photographed by Hadden Lowry, which will evoke memories for the many bungy jumpers and jet boat riders who have enjoyed its spectacular location.

Canterbury's Lake Lyndon

The South lsland selection is completed by Kelvin McMillan's photograph of Canterbury's Lake Lyndon, a favourite year round spot for ice skaters and water-skiers in winter and trout fishing enthusiasts in summer.

Stamps designed by Donna McKenna

Donna McKenna, from Wellington, designed the 'Scenic Reflections' stamp issue and first day cover to showcase this stunning photography of New Zealand's lakes and waterways. The stamps were printed by Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, by offset lithography. Donna's previous stamp designs for New Zealand Post include 'World Wide Fund for Nature' (1993), 'Town lcons' (1998) and 'Art Deco' (1999).

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