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Flag of New Zealand - Description of the New Zealand Flag- As the above picture of the New Zealand Flag indicates the overall background is blue
- According to Ancient and Heraldic traditions much symbolism is associated with colors. The colors on the New Zealand flag represent the following:
- White - peace and honesty
- Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
- Blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice
- The basic style shown in the picture of the New Zealand flag is described as Canton reflecting the central design of the flag pattern
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- All Flag pictures depict flags flying, from the viewer's point of view, from left to right
- The shape and flag ratio of the New Zealand flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height )
- The left half of the flag ( viewer's left side ) is called the Hoist and pictures the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant (canton) with four red five-pointed stars edged in white, all of the same size, centered in the outer half of the flag
- The stars emblem on the New Zealand flag pictures a representation of the Southern Cross constellation
- The Meaning & History of the New Zealand Flag - The Union Jack symbolises New Zealand's Commonwealth heritage
- It is based on the British blue ensign as the flag was originally mainly intended for naval use
- The flag of New Zealand was introduced in 1869 and adopted as the national flag in 1902
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| Flag Terminology - Did you Know ?- The design and description uses specific flag terminology based on Heraldic principles
- Animal blazons should always appear with the heads facing the flag - staff side
- The Study of the Flags is called Vexillology
- Your interest in flags makes you a Vexillologist!
- Increase your knowledge - Play the Flag Quiz
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New Zealand Flag Etiquette- New Zealand Flag etiquette is very strict and is is essential that Flag protocols and rules are followed correctly
- Basic Flag Etiquette applies to all nations, including New Zealand as follows:
- Etiquette relating to the order of precedence for the flag
- National Flag of New Zealand
- State Flag of New Zealand
- Military Flag of New Zealand (in order of creation date)
- Other Flag of New Zealand
- The United Nations uses alphabetical order when presenting a national flag including the New Zealand Flag. Their flag etiquette ensures that no one country's flag has precedence over another country's flag
- The National flag of New Zealand should never be flown above another national flag on the same staff as this would suggest superiority, or conversely, inferiority of one flag, or Nation, over another
- The New Zealand flag should never be allowed to drag along the ground
- A tattered or faded flag of New Zealand should be removed and replaced with a new flag
- Due care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the New Zealand flag is always flown the correct way up
- A Flag of New Zealand, when in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning in private with all due care and respect
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Flag History & Evolution: - The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield
- Shields were painted with emblems to identify Friend or Foe
- Warriors needed to know where their leaders were - the custom of carrying a pole was adopted
- An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole for identification
- The emblems were also used for identity and to cover suits of armour - Coats of Arms were born
- These emblems were the forerunners of modern flags
- The Romans were the first to use a cloth flag - they were square and fastened to cross bars at the end of spears - the idea of fastening a flag to the side of a pole soon followed
- The strict rules of Heraldry are still used when designing an emblem and creating a new flag
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Terminology & Etiquette in New Zealand Flag display- Hoist - the act or function of raising the New Zealand flag, as on a rope
- Half Staff or Half Mast - the New Zealand flag is hoisted to half of the potential height of the flag pole to denote grief and mourning
- Performed by first raising the New Zealand flag to the top, then lowering the New Zealand Flag halfway
- Distress - denoted by flying the New Zealand flag upside-down
- Manner of hoisting - The New Zealand flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously
- No disrespect should be shown to the New Zealand flag
- The New Zealand flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit the Flag to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way
- The New Zealand flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing on the flag of any nature
- The New Zealand flag should be hoisted first and lowered last
- International Flag relating to New Zealand Flag usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another nation in time of peace
- We hope that the presentation of facts and information regarding New Zealand Flag Etiquette has provided a useful resource
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| New Zealand Location: Oceania, islands in the
South Pacific Ocean, southeast
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New Zealand - Land Size of New Zealand : 268,680 sq km
- Climate / Weather of New Zealand : temperate with sharp regional contrasts
- Population of New Zealand : 3,993,817 (July 2004 est.)
- Former Name(s) : n/a
- Capital City of New Zealand : Wellington
- GDP of New Zealand : $85.26 billion (2003 est.)
- Main Industries : food processing, wood and paper products, textiles, machinery, transportation equipment, banking and insurance, tourism, mining
- Agricultural products : wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits, vegetables; wool, beef, dairy products; fish
- Main Colors of New Zealand Flag : red, white and blue
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Concise History of New Zealand & its Flag- Crux, the cross is commonly known as the Southern Cross. The stars comprising the Southern Cross, or Crux, were visible from the Mediterranean area in antiquity and enabled focal points for ancient navigators.
- The five brightest stars of Crux also appear on the flags of Brazil, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Samoa.
- New Zealand was first inhabited between 500 & 1300AD
- Polynesian settlers arrived and established the Maori culture
- New Zealand not discovered by Europeans until the 17th century by Abel Janszoon Tasman in 1642
- It was colonised in the 1700 and 1800's by Europeans
- It was named "Nieuw Zeeland" by the Dutch after their province of Zeeland
- In 1769 Capt. James Cook began extensive surveys of the islands and claims parts of the country in the name of King George III
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- 1790 - Deep sea whaling, sealing, and timber trades commence
- 1820 - Ngapuhi chief Hongi Hika visits England and meets with King George IV
- 1833 - James Busby arrives at the Bay of Islands as Official British Resident
- 1834 - 25 northern Māori chiefs adopt the United Tribes flag, on Busby's initiative
- October 28, 1835 New Zealand Declaration of Independence
- The Declaration was sent to His Majesty the King of England to thank him for his acknowledgement of their flag and their request that he would continue to be the parent of their infant State and to protect it from all attempts upon its independence
- British sovereignty was established over New Zealand on February 6, 1840 by the Treaty of Waitangi between the British government and the Maori
- 1840 - William Hobson became the first Governor
- 1843 - 1872 There are instances of violent confrontations between Europeans and the Māori
- September 26, 1907 - New Zealand became an independent dominion
- In 1901 the colonies federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia and became a self-governing dominion of the British Empire
- 1914 - 1918 WW1
- 1939 - 1945 WW11
- August 1945 The United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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