Flag of New Zealand

Flag of New Zealand

Flag Details

Official Name
New Zealand Flag
Year Adopted
1902
Aspect Ratio
1:2
Designer
Albert Hastings Markham
Colors
Blue Red White
Symbolism
The Union Jack honors New Zealand's historical ties to Britain. The four red stars with white borders represent the Southern Cross constellation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the flag of New Zealand look like?

The flag of New Zealand, known as "New Zealand Flag", features the colors Blue, Red, White. The Union Jack honors New Zealand's historical ties to Britain. The four red stars with white borders represent the Southern Cross constellation.

When was the flag of New Zealand adopted?

The current flag of New Zealand was officially adopted in 1902.

What do the colors of the New Zealander flag represent?

The Union Jack honors New Zealand's historical ties to Britain. The four red stars with white borders represent the Southern Cross constellation.

About New Zealand

Capital
Wellington
Continent
Oceania
Population
4,213,418
Area
267 km²
Currency
New Zealand dollar
Languages
English (de facto official language) 89.8%, Maori (de jure official language) 3.5%, Samoan 2%, Hindi 1.6%, French 1.2%, Northern Chinese 1.2%, Yue 1%, Other or not stated 20.5%, New Zealand Sign Language (de jure official language)
ISO Code
NZ / NZL
Calling Code
+64
Domain
nz
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