Collecting

Canterbury Mineral and Lapidary Club   (canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz/community/cmlclub/)  

The aims of the club are to bring people together who are interested in geology, mineralogy and lapidary work in all its aspects. Online directory of New Zealand rock and mineral clubs.

Lord of the Rings Jewelry   (www.lord-of-the-rings.christies.co.nz)  

Manufactured under license from New Line Productions, this range of Lord Of The Rings jewelry captures the essence of the movie trilogy and is the only official Lord Of The Rings jewelry made in Middle Earth, New Zealand.

NZ Post Stamps & Collectables   (stamps.nzpost.co.nz/Cultures/en-NZ/)  

The official authority in charge of issuing stamps and collector coins. Stamps and coins are available for purchase, together with useful information to help you with your collection.

New Zealand Stamp Dealers Association   (www.nzsda.com)  

The New Zealand Stamp Dealers Association (NZSDA) membership is available to those who buy, sell, and deal in stamps and philatelic material as a business.

New Zealand Military Vehicles Collectors Club   (www.nzmvcc.org.nz)  

A non-profit organisation founded in 1979 as part of a worldwide following. Membership includes people from all over New Zealand, as well as some international members, brought together by a shared love of heritage military vehicles.

Octane   (www.octane.co.nz)  

Retailers of airguns, paintball guns and crossbows, plus a range of diecast collectables and automobile memorabilia.

Auckland City Stamps   (www.nzstamps.com)  

Complete New Zealand stamp collections, based in Auckland.

Kiwi-ImpressioNZ   (www.kiwi-impressionz.co.nz)  

OnLine catalogue of art and creative stamps with a New Zealand theme.

Campbell Paterson   (www.cpnzstamps.co.nz)  

Specialists in New Zealand stamps and postal history.

Universal Mail   (www.universalmail.co.nz)  

Collectable stamps and postcards from Universal Mail depict key elements of the New Zealand experience, including Maori themes, extreme sports, tourist attractions, birds and wildlife, scenery and more.

New Zealand Philatelic Federation   (www.nzpf.org.nz)  

The Federation represents New Zealand stamp clubs and philatelic societies nationally and internationally.

BayDragon (www.baydragon.co.nz)  

A collectible cards site.

Stamp Shop   (www.stampshop.co.nz)  

Offering a range of stamps including stamp packets, New Zealand decimal 1967 to 1998 and world stamps, along with stamp accessories and a new issue service for New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

House of Stamps Limited   (www.houseofstamps.co.nz)  

Specialising in New Zealand stamps and accessories.

MyCollection   (www.mycollection.co.nz)  

An online community for New Zealand collectors and those interestd in collectibles. It allows collectors to show off their collections, list collectibles for auction and list items wanted to purchase.

Coins & Antiquities   (www.ancientcoins.co.nz)  

Specialising in antiquities and ancient and modern coins, based in Lyttelton.

Over The Top   (www.overthetop.co.nz)  

'The Turds' have landed down under, so hold onto your toilets because these crazy collectables are taking New Zealand by storm.

Philactica   (www.philactica.co.nz)  

Your site for finding stamps for sale in New Zealand. Search the database of stamps or browse the entire selection of stamps online.

IMAS   (www.imas.co.nz)  

Students and collectors of the world's military firearms, militaria and history.

Chalon Stamps   (www.chalonstamps.co.nz)  

A collection of a stamps and cards available.

Big Model Train Show   (www.trainshow.co.nz)  

An annual Christchurch show bringing together the best model railways in the South Island, exhibited in fifty displays and trade stands. This event will appeal to both serious model collectors and those wanting a family day out.

Dolls House Miniatures   (www.dollshouseminiatures.co.nz)  

A range of quality miniatures in 1/12 scale, including furniture, light fittings, books, accessories and much more. The site also features a forum where you can meet and chat with others in the miniature community.

Coin.co.nz   (www.coin.co.nz)  

Buy and sell coins, stamps, CDs and collectables from New Zealand and around the world coins.

New Zealand Antique and Historical Arms Association   (www.antiquearms.org.nz)  

An organisation dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of antique and historical guns.

Article : Antiques (www.nzs.com/new-zealand-articles/arts/antiques.html)  

Whether you're dabbling in collecting or considering a career as a professional antique dealer, delve into these frequently asked questions for tips and advice on buying and selling New Zealand antiques.