Labour joins National in promising a flag referendum

Stuff reports:

would also review the design of the New Zealand flag, with the party saying “the time has come for a change and it is right for the issue to be put to the public”.

“We would however support the ability of the and similar organisations to continue to fly the current flag if they so wish. New Zealand changed its anthem from ‘ Save the Queen' on a gradual, optional basis and that process worked,” the policy statement says.

John has also already announced a referendum would be held on the flag in the next parliamentary term, saying it was his personal preference to see it changed.

is good. It means that New Zealanders should get to have a vote on the flag, regardless of who wins the election.

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