31 March 2008
Fly Flag Of Unity Says Peters
New Zealand First has urged local councils and publicly owned organizations to resist approaches to fly the Maori
sovereignty flag on public buildings.
This follows a debate on the issue by the Manukau City Council which has allocated three months for staff to report on
the flying of flags other than the New Zealand ensign and the council flag.
Rt Hon Winston Peters said he has no objection to people flying flags of their choice on private property but public
buildings should be kept free of any symbols of separatism.
“We should celebrate our nationhood and the issues that unite us rather than promote displays that drive us further
apart.
“My suggestion to local councils is to unite their citizens under the New Zealand flag and leave separatist statements
off public structures,” said Mr Peters.
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