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Published 12:40 2 Sept 2015 BST
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The idea behind the proposed change is to move away from the current, Union Jack-influenced design. Although many Kiwis are in favour of a new look, there has been a mixed online reaction to the chosen finalists.
I don't WANT to keep the current #nzflag, but the options are no damn good.
— Morgan Avery (@themorgan) August 31, 2015
the only thing to look forward to is @iamjohnoliver's reaction #nzflag — tiny ruins (@tinyruins) August 31, 2015
Room full of Scandinavians laughing at our #nzflag choices ??
— Sudhvir Singh (@sudhvir) August 31, 2015
What's next? Well, there will be a referendum later this year to pick the most popular out of the candidates. The winner will then be put to a vote against the current flag next March to determine New Zealand's new flag.
As long as they don't ever change the Haka, we'll be happy.
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