History of the New Zealand Flag

Various iwi/hapu names are shown on Red Ensigns flying at a reception for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (later Edward, Duke of Windsor) during his visit to Rotorua in 1920. A version of the United Tribes flag can be seen at the top of the string of flags, while a Union Jack features towards the bottom of the photograph

Cowan Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand Reference: C-25922-1/2
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