One website offers a different solution to the flag debate. It suggests we keep the current flag to fly with the new one on Anzac Day and Waitangi Day. Our new flag would identify us clearly as New Zealanders, and the old flag would continue to honour and respect our war veterans, and our British heritage.
There are two very strong camps in the debate. The ones who want a black flag with silver fern, and the ones who want to keep the flag we have. Perhaps a combination of both would be a fair and acceptable compromise.
These ideas and a number of new flag designs can be seen at www.coolnz.net, along with a survey form to have your say.