NEW ZEALAND FLAG - OFFICIAL SIZE RATIO
- Size: 150cm x 75cm (5 feet x 2 1/2 feet) Official New Zealand Sizing Ratio
- 2 x Metal Eyelets
The flag of New Zealand, also known as the New Zealand Ensign, is based on the British maritime Blue Ensign with a blue field featuring the Union Jack in the canton. Four red stars centered within four white stars represent the Southern Cross constellation. This design was adopted for use on colonial ships in 1869 and later became New Zealand's national flag, gaining statutory recognition in 1902. The royal blue background symbolizes the sea and sky surrounding New Zealand, while the stars signify its place in the South Pacific Ocean.
