... Vintage Postcards Travel Postcards Wedding Thank You Postcards Funny Postcards New Zealand Postcards Inspirational Quote Postcards. In 2016, for the first time, New Zealanders voted on their flag. [47] Christian Democrat MP Graeme Lee introduced a Flags, Anthems, Emblems, and Names Protection Amendment Bill. When he finishes he asks for another 3 pints. "Flagz has supplied Team New Zealand and our sponsors over several years and through numerous campaigns. They've already got cum stains before you open the package. Walking into the local saloon he asked, "What do you fellas do around here for entertainment?". By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Aug 14, 2017 - a long-list of 40 designs was unveiled for the next new zealand flag earlier this week. Proposed flag not adopted by Māori; it included the Union Jack and lacked sufficient red. They were poor farmers and in order to give his son a better life, the father sent the son away to university. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The panel will choose four finalists by mid-September, and voters will rank them in a referendum later this year. There are two official flags which, when flown in the appropriate circumstance, take precedence over the national flag of New Zealand: In addition, the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Fire Service, New Zealand Customs Service, and the services of the New Zealand Defence Force have their own flags. Because it combines the two things they are best at. [16], The flag is flown at half-mast in New Zealand—always at the discretion of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage—to indicate a period of mourning. The panel will also conduct an extensive review of the 40 finalists released today, including "robust intellectual property checks. We have 3 events in history, 1 biography, 2 articles, related to Flags of New Zealand. [58], A red version of the flag, officially called the Red Ensign and nicknamed the "red duster",[59] was adopted in 1903 to be flown on non-government ships. [18], The first flag of New Zealand was adopted 9 (or 20) March 1834 by a vote made by the United Tribes of New Zealand, a meeting of Māori chiefs convened at Waitangi by British resident James Busby. [61], The Red Ensign has sometimes been flown incorrectly on land in the belief that it is the national flag. [29] In 1866 the British Admiralty advised colonies that if they possessed vessels governed by the Act, they must fly the Royal Navy Blue Ensign but that they must also include on the flag the seal or badge of the colony. Choose a blank t-shirt to create your own from scratch. The Bill passed its first reading but was defeated at its second reading, 26 votes to 37. Download your free New Zealand flag here. Email: orders@flagz.co.nz, Kyle Lockwood Blue/Black Silver Fern Flag. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Unless a flag was selected, ships could continue to be seized. Kiwis, Trevor and Jeanette, are walking down a street in Bondi in Sydney. [15], The flag can only[failed verification] be used as a vehicle flag by certain high-ranking officeholders, including: the Prime Minister and other ministers; ambassadors and high commissioners (when overseas); and the Chief of Defence Force. Wiremu, a New Zealander, was on the dole in Australia but about to fly home to watch the Rugby World Cup and was not feeling well, so he decided to see a doctor. [13] Section 5(2) of the Act declares the flag to be "the symbol of the Realm, Government, and people of New Zealand". Rising fear of, A researcher is conducting a survey into sheep shagging. [60], The flag commonly known as the tino rangatiratanga (Māori sovereignty) flag was designed in 1989. The government of New Zealand today published a list of 40 possible designs for its new national flag, ahead of a national referendum slated for later this year. Flags of New Zealand. [48] If passed, the Bill would have entrenched the Act that governs the flag and added New Zealand's anthems, requiring a majority of 65 percent of votes in Parliament before any future legislation could change the flag. Maybe you want to start designing your own new zealand t-shirt designs from a blank slate. He kept hearing this droning, thumping sound. [49], On 5 August 2010 Labour list MP Charles Chauvel introduced a member's bill for a consultative commission followed by a referendum on the New Zealand flag. Chosen by an assembly of Māori chiefs at Waitangi in 1834, the flag was of a St George's Cross with another cross in the canton containing four stars on a blue field. [5], The flag of New Zealand uses two prominent symbols:[6], In its original usage as the flag of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Union Jack combined three heraldic crosses which represent the countries of the United Kingdom (as constituted in 1801):[9], The Union Jack reflects New Zealand's origins as a British colony. The second referendum would see the preferred design voted on against the current flag in March 2016. Flagz' designs are dynamic, their colours are vibrant and their materials withstand the conditions that our sport demands. Half of the New Zealand’s animals became extinct in the last 1000 years. Two New Zealand guys were walking through a paddock one day when they come to a fence. But that night, he couldn't sleep. ", (Stolen unashamedly from a comment on Quora). We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. The racists, the big spiders, and the big racist spiders.. An Australian ventriloquist is driving through New Zealand. Some of our funniest t-shirts include amusing memes, playful puns and crazy cartoons, from No … One of the students brightly said "Well, he has no motive to nuke us, we fought in Nam with them and we would be considered allies. He was asked to count his sexual partners. The designs selected today aren't nearly as daring. It's been a year, and the son didn't contact his father even once. [60], The terms "Union Jack" and "Union Flag" are both historically correct for describing the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. These high-quality images may be used free of charge for non-commercial as well as commercial purposes. Our hope is that New Zealanders will see themselves reflected in these flags’ symbols, color and stories.". [11] Additionally, in Māori mythology the Southern Cross is identified as Māhutonga,[12] an aperture in Te Ikaroa (the Milky Way) through which storm winds escaped. Have insomnia? ", A man gets a job in a pub in a tiny village in the nack of nowhere in Ireland. He asked the monks for a place to sleep and some food, and the monks indulged him. Notably, none of the submissions include the British Union Jack that features prominently in its current flag. [10], The Southern Cross constellation is one of the striking features of the Southern Hemisphere sky, and has been used to represent New Zealand, among other Southern Hemisphere colonies, since the early days of European settlement. He told them about how he visited the Hokitika Wild Food Festival, where they celebrate game food, like venison and wild boar, and unusual foods like roasted crickets and snails. Art. ", New Zealand's new flag could be one of these designs, "Wā kāinga/Home" by Grant Alexander (principal), Alice Murray, Thomas Lawlor, and Jared McDowell, "The Seven Stars of Matariki" by Matthew Clare, "Land Of The Long White Cloud (Traditional Blue)" by Mike Archer, "Silver Fern (Black with Red Stars)" by Kyle Lockwood, "Koru Fin" by Daniel Crayford and Leon Cayford, "Curly Koru" by Daniel Crayford and Leon Cayford, "Land Of The Long White Cloud" by Mike Archer. In 2016, for the first time, New Zealanders voted on their flag. The Union Jack in the first quarter recognises New Zealand's historical origins as a British colony and dominion. The shocked Aussie climbed the fence and walked over to the fellow. ...... during this year and early 2016, new zealanders will consider options for their future flag. 35. A Maori Doctor can't find a job in a Hospital , so he opens a clinic and puts a sign outside, "Honey, this is the cow I make love to when you have a headache. ", Grant Dalton An armed ship, Victoria, owned by the Colony of Victoria transported reinforcements to New Zealand for the campaign and took part in bombardments of Māori. New Zealand slang has developed over time from such a diverse mixture of backgrounds that it is sometimes difficult to establish exactly what phrases and slang words are originally from New Zealand! [56][57] This flag design did not win the second referendum; according to preliminary results announced on 24 March 2016, the existing 1902 flag was chosen to remain the New Zealand flag. They are captured by the Sheik and are sentenced to death, until his wife runs up to him and whispers something in his ear. An Australian gets off the plane after touching down in New Zealand, first thing he sees is a Kiwi absolutely ramming a sheep up the arse. 43.3% were in favour of changing the flag to the Lockwood design. ", and win the Cricket World Cup for England. The mother of a New Zealand family passed away, leaving behind her husband and son. -A big earthquake with the strength of 8.1 on the Richter scale hits the Middle East. "It should speak to all Kiwis. At the lunch break of his first day in the shearing shed, he drops his dacks, pulls his cock out, grabs a sheep and starts fucking it. He's spent his whole life researching scientific theories in his lab and wants to do something outside for a change, so he asks his assistant for a suggestion of something different to go and resear. New Zealand has a number of other official flags, including the maritime red and white ensigns and flags symbolising the Queen and the Governor-General. Meet the NZHistory team. Home [citation needed], In 1998 Prime Minister Jenny Shipley backed Cultural Affairs Minister Marie Hasler's call for the flag to be changed. ... 11 paper types and more than half a million designs! [30] New Zealand did not have a colonial badge, or indeed a coat of arms of its own at this stage, and so in 1867 the letters "NZ" were simply added to the blue ensign,[31] following a decree by Governor George Grey on 15 January 1867. New Zealand was not a colony at the time and had no flag. The New Zealand flag is the symbol of the realm, government and people of New Zealand. an existing driving licence would have remained valid until its renewal date. I'm utterly opposed to any form of egg cracking on anyone's head and I totally condemn the act of the underage violent vigilante who cracked an egg on senators head. With thousands of funny t-shirt designs – for geeks, for gamers, sports fans and more – we are sure to have something to make you, your friends or family smile (or smirk or cringe). A man is sailing off the coast of Australia when a storm hits. Join our mailing list and never miss out on our seasonal specials! The New Zealand flag hasn't always been our official flag. Many include national symbols like the silver fern, the Southern Cross constellation, and the koru — a fern leaf motif common in Maori tradition. The options were the current New Zealand flag and the Silver Fern (Black, White and Blue) design which had been selected from among five designs in a referendum in 2015. Sept. 9, 1835, New Zealand", "New Zealand flag from Quinn's Post | NZHistory, New Zealand history online", "The "Diggers' " flag, the New Zealand Ensign, flying at the masthead of Achills during the naval battle", "Past Attempts to Change New Zealand's Flag", "Monarchy or republic?

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