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Because of historic associations with Great Britain.
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Why does New Zealand's flag have the union Jack on it?
Because nz wanted to have it on their flag ok DON'T U GET IT!?!?!?!? < - = <
What design is at the top left corner of the nz flag?
The British Union. It is commonly referred to as the "Union Jack" but technically that name applies only when a flag of that design is flown from the jack staff at the bow of a ship. When flown on land it is called the Union Flag. When flown at sea you can be in trouble because only the Royal Navy may fly the Union Flag or Union Jack at sea. Private citizens are not allowed to do so; their yachts must fly the Red Ensign.
What flag has union jack in the corner and circle of white stars?
Australia and New Zealand both have a dark blue flag with a Union Jack in the corner. Te Australian flag also shows the Southern Cross as 5 white stars and the NZ flag the Southern Cross as four red stars
What does the NZ flag represent?
The union jack is to show our connection with great Britain. The 4 red and white stars are for the southern cross. The background of blue is for the pacific ocean that surrounds New Zealand
Color of stars on NZ flag?
The stars on the NZ flag are red with white borders.
What do the colors on the New Zealand flag mean?
The union jack in the top left is the British ensign included when NZ was still a Briish colony. The four red stars represent the 4 brightest stars in the southern cross as seen from New Zealand.The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty) The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty)
What is a New Zealand flag?
It is made up of the Union Jack in the top right, representing NZ's ties to Britain and represents NZ once being a colony of Britain. It also features the Southern Cross stars on the centre right, which represents NZ's location in the South Pacific Ocean. All on a dark, royal blue background representing the large expanse of Sea and airspace surrounding NZ as it has no bordering countries.
Why is the New Zealand flag similar to Australia's flag?
Quite simple (1) The NZ flag does not have the "Commonwealth Star" which is an integral part of the Australian flag (this is the six pointed star to represent the six founding states plus Australia's territories, located under the Union Jack) (2) The NZ flag has the Southern Cross coloured red with white borders(rather than white on the Aussie flag) (3) The Southern Cross on the NZ flag only has four five-pointed stars (rather than five on the Aussie - four with seven points and one with five) (Typo on original answer incorrectly said the stars on the Aussie flag were blue - they are of course white
Should the nz flag change?
no
Which NZ athlete carried the NZ Flag in the opening ceremony in 2012?
wasim
What are the stars are on NZ flag the same as?
cruxs
What the new zealand flag mean?
The union jack in the top left is the British ensign included when NZ was still a Briish colony. The four red stars represent the 4 brightest stars in the southern cross as seen from New Zealand.The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty) The blue represents the pacific The Stars represent the southern cross The union jack represents the commonwealth, british emprie and the Queen (God Save Her Majesty)
