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The New Zealand Flag hasn't always been our official flag. It was adopted in 1902, replacing the Union Jack. Between 1834 and 1840, the Flag of the United Tribes was recognised as our first 'national' flag. Waitangi Day 2010 also marked the first official recognition of the national Maori flag.

The Union Jack served as New Zealand's flag from 1840 until 1902

The maritime origins of the New Zealand flag from 1865-1902

The selection of the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand as New Zealand's first flag

Taranaki Militia and Rifle Volunteers' flag

Maori men in front of Moutoa flag

Iwi/hapu names on Red Ensigns flying at a reception for the Prince of Wales, 1920

Te Kooti's triangular pennant 'Te Wepu' (the whip)

Flags of Te Ua Haumēne, Tītokowaru and Peehi Tūroa

One King Movement and two Pai Marire flags

One of the best known alternate designs proffered for the new New Zealand flag is the flag designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Was the Australian flag designed by a New Zealander?

There have been numerous calls in the last few decades for a new New Zealand flag to be adopted

In 1981 an act made it an offense to destroy or damage the NZ flag

A history of the tradition of flying the New Zealand flag in schools

Riria Hotere discusses United Tribes flag held in the Te Papa collection.

Protester with tino rangatiratanga flag at hikoi during the New Zealand foreshore and seabed controversy.

New Zealand flags at the Treaty Grounds in 2006

Sketch showing two Maori figures beneath the United Tribes Flag