The New Zealand Flag Institute was established in 2005 amidst a campaign by the NZ Flag.com Trust for a referendum to change the New Zealand flag. The campaign to bring about a citizens-initiated referendum on the subject subsequently failed.
History
editThe organisation was founded by Aucklander John Cox (1965-2017), a New Zealand vexillolographer and lawyer.[1]
The flag has stood the test of time. A country that abandons its old symbols for no better reason than to follow changing fashions has lost its heart and neglected its heritage.
— John Cox, head of the New Zealand Flag Institute.[2]
Aims
editThe Institute's primary aim is to educate New Zealanders about the history and symbolism of the New Zealand Flag. The Institute also aims to encourage people to understand and appreciate what the flag stands for. It also encourages New Zealanders to fly the flag whenever and wherever possible.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Blomkamp Cox: Who We Are". Blomkamp Cox. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Paul Chapman (28 January 2005). "Campaigners want British link removed from New Zealand flag". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 4 June 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2008.