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National Symbols of New Zealand
New Zealand flag
History
The idea of the flag of New Zealand was first introduced in 1830, because of trading troubles. At that time, a trading ship built inNZ, Sir George Murray was seized in Sydney by Customs officials for sailing without a flag or register . Australia , which was the most important trading partner for NZ had British navigation laws which ruled that every ship must carry an official certificate detailing construction, ownership and nationality of the ship. The problem was that during that period of time, NZ was not yet a colony ofGreat Britan , thats why the NZ-built ships could not sail under a British flag or register. Without a flag to represent the new nation , trading ships and their valuable cargoes would continue to be seized ( held by the Australian customs ( toll )
The Australians called for signing a legislation to remove any obstacles to New Zealand's increasing trade with the ports in Australia. While a temporary licence was granted in August 1831 allowing the Sir George Murray to return to Sydney for trading, the need for an official flag to mark New Zealand-built ships was clear .
Description
The New Zealand flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand. Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding NZ. The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise the country 's location in the South Pacific Ocean .
The New Zealand Flag features , on a royal blue background, a Union Jack in the first quarter and four five -pointed red stars of the Southern Cross on the other part of the flag. The New Zealand Flag is the national symbol of this country and accordingly it should be honoured and treated with respect . The New Zealand Flag may be flown on any day of the year , usually during normal working hours, and in a variety of places .
The New Zealand Flag should never be flown in a bad and unrespectful condition.
New Zealand's Coat of Arms
History of the New Zealand Coat of Arms
Until 1911, New Zealand used the same national coat of arms as the United Kingdom. When New Zealand became a Dominion in 1907, it was decided that a new Coat of Arms was required .
The competition was hold in 1908 and 75 designs sent their version . Three entries were sent to England for final judging. The winning entry was a design by James McDonald, a draughtsman in the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts.
Although the Royal Warrant of 1911 gave a description of the New Zealand Coat of Arms, by the mid 1940s it was found that there were at least 20 versions of the design in use. A committee was established to arrange for the redrawing and standardisation of the Arms, and a revised version received The Queen 's approval in 1956. This version is used until now.
Description of the New Zealand Coat of Arms
Four stars stand fot the representatives of the Southern Cross, then three ships symbolize the importance of New Zealand's sea trade; a fleece represent the farming industry. The wheat sheaf represents the agricultural industry, the crossed hammers represent the mining industry.
The supporters on either side of the shield consist of a Maori Chieftain holding a taiaha (a Maori war weapon ) and a European woman holding the New Zealand Ensign.
The crown symbolises the fact that Her Majesty is Queen of New Zealand under the New Zealand Royal Titles Act 1953.
Use of the Coat of Arms
The use of the New Zealand Coat of Arms is restricted to Government. It may not be used by private individuals or organisations.
Private persons and organisations may display the Arms as a decorative feature on particular national occasions, for example Royal Visits, and Jubilee celebrations provided the display is not a permanent feature. Use of the Arms may be permitted on permanent souvenirs of a particular event, for example a Royal Anniversary or Visit. Advice of permission to use the Arms in this manner is published in the New Zealand Gazette. Publishers of encyclopaedia, educational and heraldry books may be granted permission to reproduce the Arms in certain circumstances.
New Zealand's National Anthems
The words for "God Defend New Zealand" were written as a poem in the 1870s by Irish immigrant Thomas Bracken. A competition to compose music for the poem was held in 1876. The winner of the competition was John Joseph Woods of Lawrence, New Zealand who composed the melody in a single sitting the evening after finding out about the competition.
The song became increasingly popular during the 19th century and early 20th century, and in 1940 the New Zealand government bought the copyright and made it New Zealand's national hymn.While being used as New Zealand's national anthem at the British Empire Games from 1950 onward, it was first officially used at the Olympic Games in 1972. Following the performance at the Munich games, a campaign began to have the song adopted as the national anthem.
In 1976 a petition was presented to parliament asking for it to be made the national anthem, and, with the permission of Queen Elizabeth II, it became the country's second national anthem on November 21, 1977, on equal standing with God Save The Queen. Up until then God Save The Queen was New Zealand's national anthem.
Kiwi as a national bird
A kiwi a flightless bird, about 45 cm high an weighs about 3.3 kg. All kiwi species are endangered . The kiwi lays the largest egg in relation to its body size.
The Kiwi as a symbol first appeared in the late 19th century in New Zealand regimental badges. It was later featured in the badges of the South Canterbury Battalion in 1886 and the Hastings Rifle Volunteers in 1887. Soon after, kiwis appeared in many military badges.
During the First World War, the giant kiwi was carved on the chalk hill above Sling Camp in England. During the war, the name "Kiwi" for New Zealand soldiers came into general use.
The Kiwi bird has since become the well- known national symbol for New Zealand. All New Zealanders overseas (and at home) are still called "Kiwis". The Kiwi is still closely associated with the Armed Forces of NZ. The New Zealand dollar is often referred to as the "Kiwi", and the kiwi fruit is known as a "Kiwi" in some countries. Kiwis are prominent in the coat of arms, crests and badges of many New Zealand cities, clubs and organisations.
Used sources :
http://www.mch.govt.nz/emblems/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:National_symbols_of_New_Zealand
http://www.chemistry.co.nz/kiwibird.ht m
http://www.chemistry.co.nz/new_zealand_national_anthem.ht m
http://flagspot.net/flags/nz.html
http://www.123independenceday.com/newzealand/national-flag.html
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