Flag of New Zealand: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Oceania
- Capital
- Wellington
- Adopted
- 24 Mar 1902
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Union Jack for the country's origins; the four red stars are the Southern Cross constellation.
A 2016 referendum voted to keep this flag over a silver-fern alternative — 56.6% to 43.2%.
Region & capital
New Zealand sits in Oceania — Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Wellington.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of New Zealand?
- New Zealand's flag uses blue, white, red. Union Jack for the country's origins; the four red stars are the Southern Cross constellation.
- When was the flag of New Zealand adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 24 March 1902.
- What is the capital of New Zealand?
- The capital is Wellington.
- Which flags look similar to New Zealand's?
- Commonly confused with AU, FJ, TV, GB. See the similar-flags rail below.
