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The coat of arms of New Zealand (Māori: Te Tohu Pakanga o Aotearoa [3]) is the heraldic symbol representing the South Pacific island country of New Zealand.Its design reflects New Zealand's history as a bicultural nation, with Zealandia, a European female figure on one side and a Māori rangatira (chief) on the other.
New Zealand heraldry is the term for the style of armorial achievements, sometimes known as coats of arms, and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in New Zealand. It largely follows the Gallo-British tradition of heraldry also followed in England , Scotland , Ireland , Canada and Australia .
Municipal coats of arms in New Zealand (1 P) Pages in category "New Zealand coats of arms" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
The coats of arms of the governors-general from the Earl of Liverpool to Lord Galway were largely inherited, and so do not reflect on their lives or careers. [3] However, those from the 1940s onwards begin to show more elements reflecting the connections between the office of governor-general and New Zealand.
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"
The coat of arms of the City of Christchurch, also known as the armorial bearings, is the official symbol of the City of Christchurch, New Zealand. They were granted to the city by the College of Arms by letters patent on 21 February 1949.
New Zealand coats of arms (1 C, 4 P) Pages in category "New Zealand heraldry" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
Coat of arms of Nauru: New Zealand: New Zealand Coat of arms of New Zealand: Palau (Top) Olbiil era Kelulau : The House of the whispered decisions (Bottom) Republic of Palau Seal of Palau: Papua New Guinea: none: Emblem of Papua New Guinea: Samoa: Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa : Samoa is founded on God Coat of arms of Samoa: Solomon Islands: To Lead ...