#NewZealandFlag debate on social media

Twitter

@amyegates: “I like our New Zealand flag as it is and our Prime Minister wants to change it #keepourflag #NewZealandflag”

@Bluebrushart: “ ... interesting shortlist of flags #newzealandflag.”

Facebook

“How stupid to blame other countries for failing to know an almost identical flag. It’s us who are trying to get recognised — they either notice or they don’t. For 113 years, they haven’t.”

John Ansell