New Zealand flag debate a petition which is presented to Parliament. The Trust launched their petition for such a referendum in 2005. Their campaign used a stylised silver fern flag designed by Cameron Sanders. In response to the petition, the New Zealand Flag Institute was founded to oppose the referendum campaign and promote the current flag, as well as to offer a more scholarly view of the flag. The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (RNZRSA), the New Zealand organisation for war veterans, did not openly back the current flag at its annual conference, passing a remit that "It is the view of
2015 New Zealand rugby league season Rugby League celebrated 100 years during the 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