In exchange for widening the choice and pretending it was in answer to the public's call, the Nats have asked Labour to stop mouthing off about the $26 million being spent on the matter.
In exchange for widening the choice and pretending it was in answer to the public's call, the Nats have asked Labour to stop mouthing off about the $26 million being spent on the matter.
Has the public's interest in the flag debate been piqued or has it peaked because of the ring-in?
We are told the addition of a fifth design to the four already selected for the referendum follows a groundswell of public support.
In fact, it follows the big noise that lobbyistsfor the design were able to make via an obliging media.
But it might never have flown had it not provided an ideal chance for political point scoring.
And populist John Key can't lose much by accommodating the Green Party's push to get "Red Peak" on the poll (or should that be pole?).
The Greens get their point across but have to vote against any bid by Labour to include a yes/no vote in the first-stage referendum.
In exchange for widening the choice and pretending it was in answer to the public's call, the Nats have asked Labour to stop mouthing off about the $26 million being spent on the matter.
Despite the silly process that was chosen, this nation should have a new flag - one defining New Zealand Aotearoa while acknowledging our roots, and which can't be confused with Australia's flag.
