New Zealand Flag Institute

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The New Zealand Flag Institute was established in 2005 by Auckland lawyer John Cox, admidst a campaign by the NZ Flag.com Trust for a referendum to change the New Zealand flag. The campaign to bring about a referendum on the subject subsequently failed.

[edit] Aims

The Institute's primary aim is to educate New Zealanders about the history and symbolism of the New Zealand Flag. The Institute also aims to encourage people to understand and appreciate what the flag stands for. It also encourages New Zealanders to fly the flag whenever and wherever possible.