The legend of Māui spans Polynesia, and various accounts of the demigod's heroic deeds exist across Pacific nations. Te Ika-a-Māui is the thrilling tale of how the mischievous and curious Māui fished up the North Island of Aotearoa – New Zealand
Māui and the Fish – Te Ika-a-Māui is one of many tales of the mischievous demigod chronicled for centuries across Pacific cultures. Despite the considerable distance between islands such as Hawaii, Tonga and even New Zealand, the similarities between many of the legends is uncanny. Many versions of this story exist as it has been passed from generation to generation. We presented this story with words by Louis Armstrong, Cultural Education Lead for the iwi of Raukawa in the South Waikato town of Tokoroa.
Features:
- NZ Post is the official issuing authority for New Zealand postage stamps
- This presentation pack offers the full story in both English and Te Reo Māori
- Each stamp presented alongside the part of the story it represents.
- It includes a set of gummed stamps, a miniature sheet, and a first day cover.
Specifications:
- Date of issue: 7 November 2018
- Number of stamps: 7 November 2018
- Denominations: $1.20 × 3, $2.40, $3.00 & $3.60
- Stamp/First Day Cover: Alan Hollows, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand
- Printer: Southern Colour Print, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Paper Type: Tullis Russell 104gsm red phosphor gummed stamp paper
- Stamp Size/Format: 50mm x 30mm (horizontal)
- Number of Colours: Four process colours
- Perforation gauge: 14
- Period of sale: until 6 November 2019
