Flag of Tokelau
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As Tokelau is currently a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand, the Flag of New Zealand was used as official flag for Tokelau until May 2008 when the local parliament, the General Fono, approved a distinctive flag and national emblem.
A referendum on self-determination in 2006 failed to carry (it was supported, but not with the necessary supermajority), and another one in October 2007 fell 16 votes short.
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[edit] 1989 proposal
An alternative and unofficial flag has been reported.[1] The three stars in this flag represent the three atolls which make up the islands of Tokelau.
[edit] 2007 Proposal
In June 2007 the regional parliament (General Fono) decided over the future flag, anthem and national symbol of Tokelau.[2] The proposed flag depicted a stylized Polynesian canoe and four stars. The stars represent the three main islands and also Swains Island, administered by the USA but claimed by Tokelau. As the required supermajority was not reached in the 2007 self-determination referendum, the flag was not officially adopted.
[edit] 2008 final proposal
In May 2008, the General Fono approved the final versions of the national symbols of Tokelau. The flag design approved is based on the 2007 proposal with minor changes to the arrangement of the stars, the Southern Cross is used in place of a representation of the georgarpic representation of the islands. [3] A national emblem was also approved at this time.
.svg/120px-Flag_of_Tokelau_(local).svg.png) 1980s flag proposal |
 Flag selected by the General Fono in 2007 [4] |
 Reconstruction of 2007 flag proposal |
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Tokelau (New Zealand)
- ^ Official site for the Tokelau Council of Ongoing Government. Tokelau decides on Flag, Anthem and National Symbol. Bulletin from June 19, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-10-23.
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- ^ This is the bulletin
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