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I think the Union Jack will go eventually, it's just that countries like New Zealand and Australia won't be discarding it with as much haste as the US did. This subject comes up every so often both in New Zealand and Australia and will no doubt get some English (and others) excited again by publishing the whimper of a debate it generates from time to time.

centurion316

I favor replacing the Union Jack with a hammer and sickle. How better to reflect what has happened to the most beautiful country in the world.

When New Zealand becomes a one-party state and exports Marxist doctrine, I'll let you know.

Tennessee Nana

Helen clark is a Socialist ijit...

The US Congress is Socialist controlled. It is quite on the cards that a Socialist/Communist will be the next US President, though of course not for the first time. But, we hope not. This person has publicly stated she will re-appropriate wealth if elected, like a good Communist does..... "We’re going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."

george76

That James Dignan flag is looking good. I could see the silver fern where the red stripe is, but you can "flag" the other wave one away.

InABunkerUnderSF

Actually the Ausie flag is more astronomically correct. And I’ve always thought it appropriate that the Kiwi flag stars are red.

I don't think it was ever intended to be anything other than a stylised design. Something 'bout your flag ..... the red horizontal bars? .... can't put my finger on it.

naturalman1975

Interesting to read about the Anti-Transportation League flag. As far as current flags go, the New Zealand flag was gazetted in October 1869, predating the Australian (gazetted 1903, but not formalised until 1953 under the Menzies Government) and the Victorian State of Australia flags (instituted 1870, and gazetted November 1877).

Fred Nerks

OK, Fred, don't get me started on the two Aussies who got their shovels and took their passed on sea-faring friend out to sea to carry out his last wishes .....

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