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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.
The national flag of New Zealand and Tino Rangatiratanga flag flying on Auckland Harbour Bridge, on Waitangi Day, 2012. 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.
The flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand was the national flag of New Zealand when it first declared independence in 1835, until the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. Mike Davidson 2000 [98] "Black Jack" was designed by art director Mike Davidson in 2000. [99]
A Boeing 787–9 Dreamliner of Air New Zealand, the flag carrier of New Zealand. New Zealand's transport network comprises 94,000 kilometres (58,410 mi) of roads, including 199 kilometres (124 mi) of motorways, [291] and 4,128 kilometres (2,565 mi) of railway lines. [94]
Flag of New Zealand [7] See also: List of New Zealand flags: A British Blue Ensign defaced with four stars of the Southern Cross in the fly half. 1981 – Flag of Palau [8] See also: List of Palauan flags: A light blue field with a large yellow disk slightly leaning towards the hoist side. 1971 – Flag of Papua New Guinea [9]
[23] This version of the flag served as the de facto national flag of New Zealand from 1835 until the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in February 1840, [24] although the United Tribes flag continued to be used as a New Zealand flag after the Treaty, for example the flag features on the medals presented to soldiers who served in the South ...
These American flag facts are all about its history, its stars and stripes, and how you should display the flag. ... In 1958, there was a contest to come up with a new flag that represented how ...
A European woman and a Māori chief flank the left and right sides, identifying New Zealand as a bicultural nation (European New Zealanders and Māori). The figures are supported by the silver fern, a native plant. The St Edward's Crown is a reminder that New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. [4] National anthems "God Defend New Zealand"