So voting has begun in the New Zealand flag referendum. I’ve gotta say, I like the alternative flag design by Kyle Lockwood. It really is very good. But to me it lacks the necessary gravitas. Why? Well, it looks a bit more like a logo than a national flag. To my eyes, anyway. I think it’s to do with the way the fern is incorporated into the design. I would like to put forward my own ideas again as first shown online almost two years ago:

My new New Zealand flag ideas.

By my personal favourite is this one:

Of course, that’s if New Zealand should change its flag at all. And I’m not sure I think it should.

© 2016 Bryan A. J. Parry

Useful link: https://www.govt.nz/browse/engaging-with-government/the-nz-flag-your-chance-to-decide/gallery/design/2166

featured image from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Kyle_Lockwood%27s_New_Zealand_Flag.svg