NZPF Northern Region Established 1939
The Waikato Philatelic Society was established to promote philately in the Waikato region. The society is a friendly group of keen stamp collectors and welcomes new members. We currently have about 60 members.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month (except Christmas and January) at 7:30pm. Visitors are welcome.
Meeting Place: St Francis Church Hall, 92 Mansel Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Parking is available by the Hall (off Mansel Avenue) or in the Church car park (off the Hamilton-Morrinsville Road).
Besides the Programme, meetings usually include discussion on items of philatelic interest, philatelic queries and a sales table.
Calendar of Events
2023
Jun 7 – Annual Grand Sale
Jun 21 – Members - smallest, largest and unusual shaped stamps
Jul 5 – Bruce Webber 'Hearts in Four Places'
Jul 19 – Scavenger Hunt - Trevor Bell
Aug 2 – Sean Brady
Aug 16 – Quiz - Robert Livingston
Sep 6 – Brian Ducker 'NZ Patriotic Covers'
Sep 20 – Pim Cup Competitions; Ross Marshall
Oct 4 – Bruce Tapp 'Tasmania'
Oct 18 – Members share; 1-page letter 'S'
Guide to Club Activities
Newsletter
The society’s popular newsletter is published and distributed to all members monthly. It contains items of philatelic interest as well as space for members to place small free advertisements.
Circuit Books
The society maintains an Exchange Circuit supervised by a Sales Superintendent. Its primary objective is to provide members with the means of buying or selling philatelic items with other members of the society from their own home.
Library
The society maintains a small reference library of catalogues and books of philatelic interest which are available during meetings and may be borrowed by members.
Sales
A sales tables is operated at most meetings. Any member may put up items for sale and anyone present may buy any of the items being offered.
Literature Table
Latest auction catalogues and advertising material from stamp dealers and other clubs are set out on a table at all meetings. These may be perused or taken away on a first come, first served basis.
Club Competitions
The Club runs several philatelic competitions to encourage members to develop, research and upgrade the presentation of their collections.
Special Notices
Ambury Shield 2023
The Ambury Shield Inter Club Competition between northern North Island clubs will be held in Hamilton on Saturday 28 October 2023 at the Fairfield Baptist Church Hall, 1101 Heaphy Terrace. Auckland Philatelic Society is the host society.
Intending exhibitors the competition rules and competition classes can be found at Ambury Rules and the evaluation sheet for all classes at Ambury Shield Judging Sheet.
Ambury Shield 2022
The Ambury Shield competition between North Island clubs was hosted by North Shore Philatelic Society. Winner of the Ambury Shield was Auckland Philatelic Society. Monica Comrie of Whangarei won the best in Show trophy and Michael Hill from Auckland the Best Novice Trophy.
Members’ Success in Philatelic Awards
Congratulations to our members who have recently received philatelic awards.
Lindsay Chitty was awarded the NZ Philatelic Federation Award of Merit in 2018.
Alan Craig was awarded the NZ Philatelic Federation Award of Merit in 2017 for his services to philately.
Robert Livingston also gained the NZ Philatelic Federation Award of Merit in 2016.
Subscriptions
Town (within Hamilton City boundary): $20.00 ($10.00 after June 1)
Country (outside Hamilton City boundary): $20.00 ($10.00 after June 1)
Junior (under 18 years): $12.00