Republican Association of New Zealand
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The Republican Association of New Zealand was a political organisation in New Zealand with the aim of supporting the creation of a New Zealand republic. The Association was founded by left-wing activist Bruce Jesson in 1966, and gained wide publicity for its anti-royal activism, including the burning of the Union Flag and protesting during Royal visits. Eventually, Jesson moved the Association to Auckland and founded the original Republican Party of New Zealand.
The Republican Movement, not to be confused with the Association, is a much more moderate organisation than the Republican Association. However, the activism of the former organisation brought republicanism to the fore in New Zealand.
