NZPF Central Region established 1963
Meetings
Pioneer Room, Wesley Centre, 1 Benzie Avenue, UPPER HUTT 3rd Monday February to November, 2nd Monday in December (no meeting in January) at 7:30pm.
Programme regularly includes:
- general business which is kept to a minimum;
- one page competition on a fun basis – topic vary and the winner is decided by popular vote with the years five best entries being awarded the George Robertson Trophy (donated by the son of a past Patron);
- items of interest – members display new or unusual items for the benefit of all;
- guest speaker.
Calendar of events
2025
Apr 21 – Members 'My other hobby/pastime'May 19 – Members 'GB Machin Heads'
Jun 16 – Annual Competition (Judge Paul McTaggart); Members 'Quiz'
Jul 21 – Andrew McNiven 'NZ Post Office History'
Aug 18 – Herb Cowley 'NZ Military Forces Christmas Greeting Cards'
Sep 15 – Nic Zangourpulas 'Postcards of Upper Hutt'
Oct 20 – Andrew Gould 'Nelson/Marlborough Postal History 1842-1898'
Nov 17 – Stephen Jones 'New Zealand Revenues'
Dec 8 – Quiz; Cakes; Presentation of One-page Trophy
Club activities and services
Newsletter
The Society publishes a monthly newsletter
Library
The Society has an extensive library where books may be borrowed by members.
Circuit and Postal Sales
A stamp exchange circuit is run where members can purchase stamps in their own home. From time to time postal sales are held.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are only $21.00 per year if paid by 30 April, $25 otherwise.
A $5 discount applies for newsletters sent to an email address.