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...and The Jurisdictional Significance of the NZ Flags
The sovereign national flag is significant in that by formally recognizing this flag and also by endorsing the contractual partnership agreement which the New Zealand Declaration of Independence constitutes and explicitly defines, Britain acknowledged and accepted New Zealand as an independent sovereign nation state under international law. In doing so Britain acknowledged equally the mana of the Maori chiefs and all other inhabitants of New Zealand.
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The Prime Minister John Key has asked Maori Affairs Minister and Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples to consult with Maori on which flag should represent Maori on the bridge on next year's Waitangi Day. This matter should not be taken lightly. Some important questions need to be answered first. Issues of governance need to be clarified before any change is determined. This article is about helping to make an informed decision. The article is not just for Maori. It is for all New Zealanders.
Download the 14 page document to read more: The New Zealand Flag - Which One?
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