New Zealand flag debate You love them because of who they are, unconditionally. Flags are a bit like that." In 2009, "The New Zealand Herald" surveyed various political party leaders and the twenty two members of the Order of New Zealand, with the results showing an even split. The silver fern flag is a popular unofficial flag of New Zealand. The silver fern itself is an official national symbol, and its current and historic usage including: The proposal of replacing the national flag of New Zealand with the silver fern flag has been supported by Cultural Affairs Minister Marie Hasler, Prime Minister Jenny Shipley
Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand It is flown at places the Governor-General occupies or resides such as the Governor-General's residence, or Parliament House while attending Executive Council meetings. It is also displayed on official vehicles transporting the Governor-General. The flag of the Governor-General takes precedence over the national flag of New Zealand and is second only to the Queen's Personal New Zealand Flag. The flag is protected under the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981, Section 12(1) states: According to Section 12(2)(d), this applies to, among others, "any representation of the Governor-General’s flag". Flag of the Governor-General of New Zealand The flag of the