NZPF Central Region established 1939
Meetings
Meets first Monday monthly (except January), Hawkes Bay Coastguard Building, 704 Meeanee Quay, NAPIER at 7:30pm
Calendar of events
2023
Jul 3 – Vince Neil 'Ross Dependency'Jul 19 – Michael Christensen 'Tin Can Mail'; Bruce Marshall Trophy
Aug 7 – AGM; Rob Fulton 'Irish Postcards'
Aug 16 – John Campbell Trophy; Baker Cup
Sep 4 – Rob Fulton's Film Night; Baker Cup
Oct 2 – Barbara Caryl TBA
Oct 18 – Wooden Spoon Quiz - Hastings and Hawkes Bay
Nov 6 – Ross Moynihan 'History of Fiji from George VI to Elizabeth II'
Dec 11 – Christmas Meeting - joint Hawkes Bay and Hastings mini-exhibition
Club activities and services
Sales Table
Held each month except December. The sales table provides members’ and Club material for sale at fixed prices.
Sale by Tender (Auction)
Held in June provides a selection of material offered for auction.
Mini Exhibition
Our major annual club competition is held each December. This 8-16 page display allows members to display portions of their collections and compete for awards and prizes.
Maney Cup
A monthly 1- to 4-page competition. Any topic you want with the popular vote deciding the month’s winner. Monthly points accrue until the final at the December meeting.
Baker Cup
A two page competition held annually
Library
A library is provided with a broad range of philatelic publications and catalogues.
Newsletter
A newsletter The Gannet is produced bi-monthly for members.
Subscriptions
Ordinary member $25.00
Country member $18.00
Junior member $11.00