The flag I have designed has a fresh and modern aesthetic. Land, sea, sky, growth, biculturalism and a real sense of belonging to the Pacific is encapsulated in this flag. The silver fern has a strong association with the All Blacks. However the koru that I have used has wider cultural significance. I wanted a clean departure from past motifs like stars and to use colours that are more significant to Aotearoa. The design I have created has the ability to be reproduced from postage stamp size to a very large flag without losing its impact.
Donna Cross
December, 2004