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<div>Kia ora</div>
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<div>I thought list members might be interested in this information on the adoption of a national Maori flag:</div>
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<div><font face="Arial Baltic, sans-serif">Guidelines for flying the national Màori flag</font></div>
<div>Introduction</div>
<div><font face="Arial Baltic, sans-serif">Recently, Cabinet has noted that a preferred national Màori flag has been identified, and that it is intended to complement the New Zealand flag. Cabinet also noted that it is proposed that the flag will fly on certain
buildings and structures and sites of national significance on Waitangi Day, and that government agencies may also fly the flag at their discretion on Waitangi Day [CAB Min (09) 44/15 refers]. </font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial Baltic, sans-serif">The national Màori flag was identified through a nationwide consultation process, as detailed below. While it does not carry official status, by virtue of its design, it is a symbol of this land which can complement
the New Zealand flag. Flying the two flags together, on days of national significance like Waitangi Day, will symbolise and enhance the Crown-Màori relationship. </font></div>
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<div>Nga mihi nui mo te tau hou (Happy New Year!)</div>
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<div>Tracy Jacobs</div>
<div>Hansard Indexer</div>
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