United Tribes NZ Flag - 90x150cm

United Tribes NZ Flag.

The United Tribes flag of New Zealand, adopted in 1834, served as the first recognised national flag.

It was selected by northern chiefs to represent N.Z. as an independant nation, and still holds special meaning today.

The United Tribes’ ensign as officially adopted, reproduced in a Book of flags, 1845.

This version differs from the original 1834 flag in that it has a white rather than black border around the smaller St George's cross.

New Zealand’s first official flag was the flag of the United Tribes.

It was selected on 20 March 1834 by 25 chiefs from the Far North who, with their followers, had gathered at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands. Missionaries, settlers and the commanders of 13 ships were also present.

The official British Resident, James Busby, made a speech and then asked each chief to come forward in turn and select a flag from three possibilities.

The son of one of the chiefs recorded the votes.

A flag based on the St George’s cross that was already used by the Church Missionary Society is said to have received 12 votes, the other designs 10 and 3.

Busby declared the chosen flag the national flag of New Zealand and had it hoisted on a flagpole to a 21-gun salute from HMS Alligator.

Show your pride and support! This United Tribes flag is great for all sorts of events, such as cultural festivals or sports.

The flag is 150cm wide x 90cm tall.

Made with 100% polyester and environmentally friendly ink.

With two metal grommets, this flag is easy to hang up on a flag pole.

Comes with fastenings at one end to easily wear as a cape.

With a UV resistance level of 6-7 this fabric is designed to be used outside for up to 6 months before fading occurs.

Can be washed by hand or machine (in temp. less than 45°).