MARCH 29, 2026 — In New Zealand, the “Laser Kiwi” flag has made a high-profile appearance on the official flagpoles of the New Plymouth District Council after a light-hearted request from the crew of the HMNZS Aotearoa, says The Post. New Plymouth Mayor Max Brough described the move as a moment of “light-heartedness” intended to…
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 — Australians across the country marked National Flag Day yesterday, a commemoration of the first time the Australian National Flag was flown on 3 September, 1901, above Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building, according to a government press release. Flag-raising ceremonies are being held at schools, government buildings, and local communities, with many households…
MAY 30, 2025 — A New Zealand art gallery has removed a controversial flag installation just 19 days into its planned five-month display, citing safety concerns following public backlash, reports AP. The Suter Art Gallery in Nelson said Thursday it took down the work by Māori artist Diane Prince due to growing tensions and safety…
APRIL 17, 2025 — American Samoa celebrated its 125th Flag Day on April 17, marking over a century since the first raising of the U.S. flag on Tutuila Island in 1900 and the beginning of the territory’s political relationship with the United States. “This event honors the historical moment on April 17, 1900, when the…
FEBRUARY 18, 2025 — A French administrative court has ruled that the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) flag must be removed from driver’s licenses in New Caledonia, siding with the non-independence party Générations NC, according to Franceinfo. The Paris Administrative Court of Appeal upheld a prior ruling that declared the inclusion of…
JANUARY 26, 2025 — A mosque in Sydney celebrates Australia Day today by hoisting the largest Australian flag in the nation, surpassing the flag currently displayed at Parliament House, news.com.au and Mirage News reported. The event took place at Masjid Baitul Huda in Marsden Park, where the Ahmadiyya Muslim community gathered to celebrate the national…
JANUARY 15, 2025 — The French Ministry of Sports has clarified that the tricolore is the sole flag to be used for international sports competitions involving New Caledonia, following a query by Deputy Nicolas Metzdorf, reports Radio1 Tahiti. This decision underscores ongoing debates over the use of the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front…
NOVEMBER 30, 2024 — A petition advocating for the inclusion of the Māori “Tino Rangatiratanga” flag as an emoji has garnered significant attention, RNZ reports. The petition has collected over 4,000 signatures so far. The campaign aims to enhance cultural representation and promote Māori identity on global digital platforms. The petition was initiated by teenager…
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — A recent Roy Morgan Poll reveals that 61% of Australians support retaining the current National Flag, although this represents a decline of 5 percentage points since 2010. Conversely, 39% of Australians now support adopting a new flag design, an increase of 10 percentage points. The poll, conducted on October 22–23, 2024,…
OCTOBER 24, 2024 — Today, Chamorro activist Raymond Quitugua staged a protest outside the United States Courthouse in Gualo Rai, Saipan, where talks between the NMI and U.S. governments are underway. Holding an inverted U.S. flag, Quitugua expressed his frustration over the Northern Mariana Islands flag, stating that the U.S. government should address his concerns…