This newsletter follows the June 2026 NZPF meeting.
Foreword
Why so soon after the last newsletter, I hear you asking. There are some events that need the widest possible publicity, a National Exhibition next year that we now have dates for and a few other matters I need to pass on.
National Exhibition for 2027 – Palmpex 2027
I am very pleased to report that the organising committee for Palmpex 2027 has announced that the exhibition will be held in Palmerston North on 1-3rd October 2027. Keep the dates free now!
International Exhibitions
At its last meeting, Federation decided to support (by sending commissioners) to five exhibitions in 2027 and six in 2028. This is in direct response to generous funding provided by the Zeapex Philatelic Trust. This is not counting the national exhibitions held in Australia. Some of these exhibitions may not proceed but a current list of exhibitions can be found on Federation website https://nzpf.org.nz/exhibitions/ . Now it is up to New Zealand’s exhibitors to support the commissioner by entering the exhibitions.
Regional Delegates’ reports
One way the Federation executive keeps in touch with what is going on in societies is to receive reports from the regional delegates. A good example of this was the report we received at our last meeting from Colin Dyer and an appeal for assistance from Horowhenua PS. They want to undertake frame restoration work and so Federation has been able to offer advice, material sourcing and specification, frame loan whilst the work is carried out and potentially funding assistance through the NZNPT. So please let your delegate know of any assistance you may want and we’ll see if we can help.
Philatelic dates for 2026 and 2027
The next National Philatelic Exhibition to be held in Australia will be hosted by Queensland and be staged at the Chandler Sports Centre, Brisbane 13th – 16th August 2026. The website is https://www.qldstampandcoinshow.com/. The NZ commissioner is Ross Marshall marshall.r@xtra.co.nz and the closing date for entries was 31.5.26.
Wellington Regional Stamp, Coin and Postcard Fairs to be held at Knox Church, Lower Hutt on 18th July and 26th September 2026. Both events will have dealer and society tables, seminars and workshops with the July event including interclub competitions (extended to Horowhenua and Manawatu societies). This includes the Neville Harris Memorial Trophy (now limited to exhibitors who have yet to achieve 80 marks at a national exhibition), the Patrick Brownsey Challenge trophy (for exhibits that have yet to achieve 80 marks at a national exhibition) and, for the first time 2- and 3-frame exhibits.
Auckland Philatelic Society is holding a Social Philately Exhibition on 22nd August at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, 3B Wairere Avenue, Auckland. This will be something different! Go to https://aucklandphilatelic.odoo.com/ for more info.
This year is the 50th Anniversary of the North Shore PS. They plan a 50th Anniversary meeting on 23rd September with a luncheon to follow on 26th September 2026. Their annual competition this year is on 3rd October.
The NZ Postcard Society will be having a 2-day postcard event in Christchurch on 2nd and 3rd October 2026.
The Ambury Shield Inter Club Competition between northern North Island clubs will be held in Hamilton on Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Fairfield Baptist Church, Hamilton. It is hosted by Waikato SC. More details can be had from Helen Bell at helen.davlen.nz@gmail.com.
The NZ Interclub One Frame Competition will be hosted by the Airmail Society of NZ on 4th and 5th December 2026 at the Philatelic Centre on Mandeville St, Christchurch. There will also be a stamp fair on the 5th.
The next New Zealand National is PALMPEX 2027, being organised by the Manawatu Philatelic Society will be held in Palmerston North on 1-3 October 2027. Keep the date free!
In 2028 the New Zealand National is CANPEX 2028 and will be held in Christchurch on 8-10 September 2028 at the Wigram Air Force Museum.
Public Auction dates: Mowbray Collectables: 19th September 2026, Wellington. Auckland City Stamps: Next public auction 17/18 October 2026.
International events with New Zealand participation including contact details of appointed commissioners can be found here: https://nzpf.org.nz/exhibitions/. The page also has connections to the relevant exhibition website. Sometimes entry deadlines get extended and the commissioner will be able to give you the latest information.
Content for the next newsletter gratefully received. The next meeting of Federation is on-line and in mid-September 2026.
David Loe, President and newsletter editor.
