Flag of New Zealand - Wikipedia
The flag of New Zealand (Māori: te haki o Aotearoa), also known as the New Zealand Ensign, [1] is based on the British maritime Blue Ensign – a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton or upper hoist corner – augmented or defaced with four red stars centred within four white stars, representing the Southern Cross constellation.
Flag of New Zealand | History, Meaning & Design | Britannica
Oct 16, 2024 · flag of New Zealand national flag consisting of a blue field with the Union Jack in the canton and four stars, forming the Southern Cross constellation, at the fly end. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 1 to 2.
Flags of New Zealand
The New Zealand flag is the symbol of the realm, government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is derived from the ensign of the Blue Squadron of the Royal Navy. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean.
List of New Zealand flags - Wikipedia
This is a list of flags of New Zealand. It includes flags that either have been in use or are currently used by institutions, local authorities, or the government of New Zealand. Some flags have historical or cultural (e.g. Māori culture) significance.
New Zealand flag debate - Wikipedia
The New Zealand flag debate is a question over whether the national flag should be changed. For several decades, alternative designs have been proposed, with varying degrees of support. There is no consensus among proponents of changing the …
New Zealand flag / Te kara o Aotearoa | Manatū Taonga
Mar 22, 2024 · The New Zealand flag has a royal blue background with a Union Jack in the first quarter, and four five-pointed red stars with white borders on the fly. The blue of the background is reminiscent of the blue sea and sky surrounding us, and the stars of the Southern Cross signify our place in the South Pacific Ocean.
Flag of New Zealand - Flagpedia.net
At first sight, the flag of New Zealand reflects its colonial past. Both Union Jack flag in the upper left corner and the blue background point to former ties to the Great Britain. Four red stars with white framing symbolize a constellation of the Southern Cross, which dominates the sky there.
Flags, Symbols, & Currencies of New Zealand - World Atlas
The flag of New Zealand consists of a blue field with Union Jack on the canton and four red stars centered on white stars. New Zealand Dollar is the official currency. The official national anthems are "God Save the Queen" and God Defend New Zealand".
New Zealand’s Flag | The New Zealand Constitution
From the United Tribes flag transfer the four stars to the same positions over the Union Jack symbolising the Sovereignty and Primacy of the Declaration of Independence. Outlining the four stars in black to symbolise the protection of the governance of New Zealand by the Maori hereditary chiefs.
The NZ flag - New Zealand History
The roots of New Zealand's present flag lie in the United Kingdom’s Colonial Naval Defence Act of 1865, which ruled that all ships owned by a colonial government must fly the Blue Ensign with the badge of the colony on it.
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