The Flag

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NZ Should Change Its Flag?

Reason/Evidence For Changing	Evidence Category (highlight)		Reason/Evidence For Keeping the Flag the Same	Evidence Category (Highlight)
We need a flag which is more symbolic of New Zealand as a free, independent country with its own culture.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		The flag represents the history that makes us uniquely Kiwi.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
The current flag has the Union Jack in the left hand corner reflecting our colonial heritage. Numerous other countries, most notably Australia, also have the Union Jack in the first quarter.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		With the timeless symbol of the Southern Cross and the blue of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, our flag celebrates our special connection to the sea and sky and makes it representative of us now and into the future.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
A new flag will inspire us as a nation for New Zealanders there is far greater inspiration and identification with the silver fern.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		New Zealanders treasure our flag. It will be flown at Gallipoli when we remember the centenary of the Anzac landings.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
New Zealand's current flag is similar to, perhaps, another hundred or so other official flags.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		Since 1902 when the New Zealand flag was adopted, our forces have served under it.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion`
The silver fern has come to represent the heart of the nation when it really counts.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		It was featured at the final of the Cricket World Cup and was held at the Rugby World Cup.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
The existing flag has strong colonial links, lacks identity and does not reflect the strengths of our culture today	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion		People are proud to be called Kiwi and will be an iconic symbol when thousands of New Zealanders commemorate this Anzac Day.	Common Knowledge Personal Opinion Statistics Expert Opinion
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