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Inclusive process sees voters choose current NZ flag

Thursday, 31 March 2016, 10:54 am | Flag Consideration Project

The Electoral Commission has declared that following a significant turnout of 67.78%, the current New Zealand flag has been chosen by voters in the final referendum. More >>

Do you know your flag facts? Referendum starts today

Thursday, 3 March 2016, 10:51 am | Flag Consideration Project

The final referendum to determine New Zealand’s flag starts today and ends on Thursday 24 March with a preliminary result announcement expected from the Electoral Commission at 8.30pm, and the official result, after Easter, on Wednesday 30 March at 5pm (target ... More >>

It’s time to decide. Final flag referendum starts in 1 week

Thursday, 25 February 2016, 12:10 pm | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel reminded Kiwis today that the final referendum to determine New Zealand’s flag starts in one week, on Thursday 3 March. More >>

Kiwis urged to consider flag options from all perspectives

Friday, 22 January 2016, 1:35 pm | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel announced today that over 280 sets of flags had been made available to communities across the country to help Kiwis see both the current New Zealand Flag and the Silver Fern Flag in real-life situations, and consider their ... More >>

Voters will make history with final decision

Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 9:37 am | Flag Consideration Project

Silver Fern chosen as alternative flag – voters will make history with final decision on nation’s flag next March More >>

Last days to have your say

Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 4:57 pm | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel reminded Kiwis today that the first referendum to rank the five alternative flags has only a few days to go and encouraged voters to get papers in before voting closes on Friday 11 December. More >>

Referendum flag sets available for communities to fly

Friday, 9 October 2015, 11:22 am | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel announced today that sets of the official five alternative flags were now available for communities to fly in the lead up to the first binding postal referendum this year. More >>

Images, Video: Four alternative flags for referendum ranking

Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 11:26 am | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel announced today the four flag designs that eligible voters will rank in the first binding postal referendum this year, between 20 November and 11 December. More >>

Long list of 40 potential flag designs announced

Monday, 10 August 2015, 4:12 pm | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel announced today the long list of 40 flag designs that have been selected for further investigation as part of the official design review process. More >>

Over 9,100 flags (and still counting)

Friday, 17 July 2015, 11:13 am | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Panel announced that 9,103 flags had been published as at 11.59pm Thursday 16 July. The final number, once moderated, could reach as many as 10,000. More >>

Hawkes Bay, Northland and Nelson among leaders

Friday, 10 July 2015, 11:29 am | Flag Consideration Project

Hawkes Bay, Northland and Nelson among leaders in national average of flag designs with few days left before 16 July More >>

Final deadline for flag designs is 16 July 11:59 PM

Friday, 3 July 2015, 4:51 pm | Flag Consideration Project

Flag Consideration Panel reminds final deadline for flag designs is 16 July 11:59 PM (23:59) NZT More >>

Flag Consideration Public Engagement Phase Concludes

Friday, 26 June 2015, 3:47 pm | Flag Consideration Project

Aucklanders have their final opportunity to participate in a public workshop and provide feedback directly to the Flag Consideration Panel this Sunday at the Tamaki Makaurau Engagement Hui. More >>

Flag Consideration Project Schedule – Auckland

Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 11:52 am | Flag Consideration Project

Flag Consideration Project Schedule – Auckland THIS SATURDAY, 20th JUNE – OTARA: INFORMATION STAND 6am – 12pm (midday) Otara Flea Market Newbury Street Otara MONDAY, 22nd JUNE – TAKAPUNA: INFORMATION STAND 9.30am – 3pm Takapuna (Exact location ... More >>

Flag Consideration Panel answers the six top questions

Saturday, 6 June 2015, 10:25 am | Flag Consideration Project

Flag Consideration Panel answers the six top questions Kiwis have put to them over the last four weeks More >>

Kiwis urged to have their say on flag

Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:51 am | Flag Consideration Project

The Flag Consideration Project announced today that the formal process for the New Zealand public to consider the national flag had begun. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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