New Zealand is an island country in Oceania, place the South Pacific Ocean. The first Europeans to visit the islands were the Dutch in 1642. Since 1840 substantial waves of European settlers arrived in New Zealand and, in 1854, was installed the first New Zealand parliament. In 1893 New Zealand was distinguished as the first country in the world to recognize the right of women to vote. In 1907 the New Zealand acquired the status of dominion, then became fully independent in 1947.
The first Health stamp was approved by the Government in October 1929. The stamp was assigned a postage rate of 1d postage and a charity value of 1d. At the suggestion of the Health Department it was decided that the proceeds of the charity value were to be donated to Children's Health Camps.
The first Health stamp was approved by the Government in October 1929. The stamp was assigned a postage rate of 1d postage and a charity value of 1d. At the suggestion of the Health Department it was decided that the proceeds of the charity value were to be donated to Children's Health Camps.
1939 - Children at play - Black Surcharge
1942 - Children in Swing
1943 - Princess Margaret Rose
1944 - Princess Margaret Rose and Elizabeth
1945 - Peter Pan Statue, London
1946 - Soldier helping child over stile
1948 - Children’s health camp
1949 - Nurse and child
1950 - Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles
1951 - Racing Yachts
1952 - Princess Anne and Prince Charles
Morse code “Health” in the border
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