Of course, being a know-all mystic, I've already picked the Government's preference.
I believe it's one of the more boring designs, featuring a predominantly deep blue background, complete with the customary four stars plus a silver fern with a black border on one side of the fern, presumably offered as a token nod towards our retarded preoccupation with rugby. The blue is, of course, the brand colour of the National Party, which misguidedly believes it will remain in power forever and thus deserve recognition on the national flag.
The retention of the crux is also unsurprising. We presumably still cling to the cross for sentimental reasons, rather than as a navigational aid.
Oddly, to the Kalapalo people of South America, the Southern Cross is viewed as angry bees leaving a beehive. So, what flags will not make the final cut?
Well, anything that suggests the brand colours of other political parties, such as red or green, will undoubtedly be ditched.
Flags that are predominantly black will also be discreetly dropped, thanks to Middle Eastern belligerents. As already suggested, it simply wouldn't be prudent to display a black flag with white or silver symbols, particularly in those arid zones where armed US drones patrol the skies.
As a sad conclusion to flag-related matters, I recently had afternoon tea with a group of retired businessmen, all reeking of xenophobia. They pessimistically suggested we should keep the existing ensign for a few more years - until it's time to drop the cornerstone Union Jack and we're obliged to replace it with the Chinese national flag.
Such cynicism about our nation's future made even this old mystic shudder.
