New Zealand Legislation: Acts

9 Use of alternative flags

• (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Part or in any other Act but subject to subsection (2), the Governor-General may authorise the use on land—

  • (a) of the New Zealand White Ensign instead of the New Zealand Flag where such use would have naval significance; or

  • (b) of the New Zealand Red Ensign instead of the New Zealand Flag where such use would have maritime significance.

  (2) The Governor-General may authorise the use of a flag under subsection (1) only on the joint recommendation of the Minister and—

  • (a) the Minister of Defence if subsection (1)(a) applies; or

  • (b) the Minister of Transport if subsection (1)(b) applies.

  (3) Nothing in this Part or in any other Act shall limit or affect the customary use of the New Zealand Red Ensign (with or without the placement thereon of any letter, emblem, or representation) on places or occasions of Maori significance.

  Section 9(2): substituted, on 22 October 2003, by section 5 of the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 73).