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The Union Jack appears on the New Zealand flag because in 1841 New Zealand became a British colony and the union flag is symbolic of this fact.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe Union Jack is on the New Zealand flag because it was once a British territory.
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Why does the New Zealand flag have a 'Union Flag' on it?
New Zealand is a commonwealth country which derived from English origins thus the Union Jack.
What flags is the union Jack flag made from?
The Union Jack (The Flag of the United Kingdom) is the combination of the combination of the English Flag, the Scottish Flag, and the Irish Flag.It should be noted that the correct term is Union flag.It does not become the Union Jack until it is positioned in the corner of the flag, as in the Australian and New Zealand flags. Thus, there is no such flag as the "Union Jack flag".
What part of Britain is reflected in the new zealand flag?
The union Jack
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!?!?!?!? < - = <
Who is New Zealand's 2008 Olympic flag bearer?
Mahe Drysdale is the New Zealands 2008 olympic flag bearer.
Which of these do not have the union jack on its flag New Zealand Australia England or Wales?
Wales
What is in the top left hand corner of the New Zealand flag?
The Union Jack.
What does the Union Jack on the New Zealand flag stand for?
It shows that they were oart of the commenwealth
Why is the south Africa flag different colour to new zealands flag?
Because its not the same country idiot
Why is the union jack on the new zearland flag?
Because New Zealand used to be a British Colony.
Why is there a Union Jack on the New Zealand flag?
There is a Union Jack on the the New Zealand flag because New Zealand was colonised by Great Britain, and it is still a part of the British Commonwealth. New Zealand still regards the Queen of England as their head of state and Queen.
Who is carring New Zealands flag in the 2008 Olympics?
Rower Mahe Drysdale.
