New Zealand flag debate Shipley backed Cultural Affairs Minister Marie Hasler's call for the flag to be changed. Shipley, along with the New Zealand Tourism Board, supported the quasi-national silver fern flag, by using a white silver fern on a black background, along the lines of the Canadian maple leaf flag. Both of these events were met with opposition from the Returned Services' Association. In 2004, the NZ Flag.com Trust was founded by Lloyd Morrison with the aim of bringing about a non-binding referendum on the subject. Under New Zealand law, a referendum may be held on any issue if 10% of electors sign
2015 New Zealand rugby league season 2015 New Zealand rugby league season The 2015 New Zealand rugby league season was the 108th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the National Competition, which was won by the Counties Manukau Stingrays. The New Zealand national side competed in the 2015 Anzac Test and then toured England in November. The Kiwis toured Great Britain, playing in three test matches against England. New Zealand defeated the Leeds Rhinos 34-16, before losing the first test match to England 12-26. They won the second test 9-2 before losing the third