The Auckland Volcano field sits in the middle of one of the
largest cities in New Zealand.
Fortunately, the most recent eruption has been dated at about
1350 AD by radiocarbon techniques.
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The stamp illustrated below was issued October 5th, 1988.
The next souvenir sheet was issued to celebrate victory in
America's Cup.
City of Auckland forms backdrop with volcanoes indicated.
Many thanks to Carolyn Elcock
Rangitoto is one of the cones in the Auckland field, thought
to have erupted around 1350.
Shown as a small inset in this souvenir sheet celebrating
"Lord of the Rings"
Next stamp has image devoted to Rangitoto.
The following stamp and souvenir sheet show Rangitoto in the
background.
Rangitoto is then relegated to a small cross-section in this
2009 "Tiki Tour" stamp
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