24 June

Prominent New Zealanders, among them former Governor-General Dame Cath Tizzard, call for a new flag to distinguish it from the Australian flag. Prime Minister Helen Clark went further saying that she would like the Union Jack to be removed. NZFlag has launched a petition to secure 300,000 signatures for a referendum to be held on the flag at this years general election in New Zealand. For more information: www.nzflag.com