New Zealand is debating a change to its flag. Some like the traditional banner; others say it looks too much like Australia's flag.

As New Zealand chooses its potential new flag, a similar debate is taking place in Australia. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas Next wave: what Australia can learn from New Zealand’s flag referendum ...

An independent panel has sifted through more than 10,000 designs and has emerged with 40 finalists to be New Zealand's new flag. ... It also symbolises a wave drawing things in – moving forward.

NEW Zealanders have begun voting in a final “once-in-a-lifetime” referendum on whether to change their current flag. The referendum runs from March 3 to March 24, and ballot papers will be in ...

A New Zealand flag printed with the words "please walk on me" and displayed on the floor of an art gallery in the city of Nelson has been removed from display after protests.

A New Zealand flag printed with the words “please walk on me” and displayed on the floor of an art gallery in the city of Nelson has been removed from display after protests.

A New Zealand flag printed with the words “please walk on me” and displayed on the floor of an art gallery in the city of Nelson has been removed from display after protests.

Next wave: what Australia can learn from New Zealand’s flag referendum Late last week New Zealanders chose their preferred design for an alternative flag – if they are to have a new flag, that is.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A New Zealand flag printed with the words “please walk on me” and laid on the floor of an art gallery has once again been packed away following public outcry ...