Welcome to the New Zealand Society of Great Britain

The Society exists for the study of the stamps and postal history of New Zealand and its Dependencies. Although the majority of our members are based in Great Britain, we have a large number of international members.

As well as our journal, The Kiwi, which is published six times a year, we have published several monographs and more are planned. The Kiwi contains articles of both a general and specialised nature together with other useful information on the stamps and postal history of New Zealand. It also provides a valuable forum for debate and correspondence between members as does our Discussion Board.

All aspects of New Zealand philately and stamp collecting are dealt with by our members: from Chalon Heads to modern issues; postal history including air mails; health, Christmas issues, commemoratives, Antarctica and revenues as well as definitive postage stamps. Our members range from general collectors to the top specialists in their field.

Meetings are held in London every two months and, in addition, Regional Groups meet in the North West, the Midlands, the West of England and in Scotland. Every two years we have a residential weekend held in different parts of the country.

This year is the 60th Anniversary of the Society and there are a series of meetings at Stampex in September. Information is available here.

Members' collecting interests are supported by a thriving packet circuit (available to all UK members), an annual auction and an extensive Library managed in partnership with the National Philatelic Society. The 2011 auction list can be downloaded here and the Library Guide and List here.

A site search can be made, e.g. for words in the title of articles in The Kiwi since 1989.

Affiliation

The Society was founded in 1952 and is affiliated to:

• The Association of British Philatelic Societies
• The New Zealand Philatelic Federation
• The Midland Federation
• The Association of Scottish Philatelic Societies

Last update: 24 April 2012