"The top forty designs
offer a glimpse of what could be - a flag that unites all
New Zealanders and represents us to the world" said Lewis
Holden, campaign chair.
"Not a single design features the
Union Jack. That's a clear message that the Flag
Consideration Panel thinks we are mature enough to have a
flag designed by a New Zealander, representing New Zealand
to the world" continued Mr Holden.
"The debate will now
take a more serious tone, as the joke submissions have been
eliminated. The hard questions will now be asked - should we
have a silver fern or a koru on our flag? Should we keep the
southern cross? What colours should we have on our flag? All
of these questions may seem asinine but they are fundamental
questions about our national identity" concluded Mr
Holden.
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