Flag Debate
Flag-making company capitalising from flag debate
The flag debate which divided New Zealand in recent months also proved a boon for flag makers. Wellington based Flagmakers is one company capitalising on the current debate. Its national sales manager… Audio
Dame Patsy Reddy announced as new Governor General
This afternoon Dame Patsy Reddy - the country's next Governor General - and her husband, former Judicial Conduct Commissioner Sir David Gascoigne, spoke to our political editor Jane Patterson about… Audio
Social media provides platform for flag design change
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders are asking for another flag design to be one of the choices in this year's flag referendum; Rowan Simpson is spearheading the push for a fifth design. Audio
Silver fern flag
Is the government being too quick to throw out the heritage and years of recognition which comes with the current flag? We talk to Jacqueline Rowarth from the University of Waikato. Audio
The Flag Debate - Angus Vail
The longlist of 40 flags has been released this week, and it's grabbed the attention, and ridicule, of some. John Oliver mocked the flag debate on his show last year. And now a Washington Post writer… Audio
Government says it has public support for flag change
The Government maintains it has public support for its referendum to change the flag, in response to calls from the opposition to scrap the upcoming referenda. Audio
The media focus on the Prince's female fans
Never mind a new flag or debate about our head of state - the Prince's female fans preoccupied many in our media during the recent royal visit. Audio