Another rowdy debate in parliament has marked a further step for the bill that allows the flag referendum process to take place. Opposition parties opposed to the $17 million exercise again said it was a waste of money. "Spending the remaining $17 million on changing the flag is just not justified" said Labour leader Andrew Little. NZ First Leader Winston Peters says that NZ First is adamantly for the present flag. Credit: NZN Video
Labour: Changing NZ flag 'just not justified'
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