National colours of New Zealand National colours of New Zealand National colours of New Zealand orders include black, white or silver, and red ochre. The national flag of New Zealand is predominantly dark blue and represents the sea and sky. In the top left corner is the union flag with the colours red and white. The Union flag represents the settlement of New Zealand by mainly British people after New Zealand became a British colony in 1840. The four stars on the flag are red with white outlines. The flag is flown from government buildings and schools and on days of national importance such as
National colours of the Czech Republic occupation of the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia, these colours became official flag of the Protectorate. Although the colours weren't recognized official symbol in the Socialist Constitution from the 1960, the colours remained in usage, especially during manifestation – such as the Prague Spring or the Velvet Revolution. The colours are recognized as one of the official symbols of the independent Czech Republic from 1993. The national colours are used for indication of the state property and for decoration during state ceremonials. Furthermore, they are used in the medal ribbons, and coffin wreath ribbons. During public holidays some people wear national