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27A Francis Place, in Warkworth.
As many New Zealanders agonise over which flag they want to represent the country ahead of next month’s referendum, a number of Mahurangi residents are flying the two competitors so people can see the options unfurled.
Enrolled voters will be sent a voting pack by March 11 and will have until March 24 to post their vote. There are two options – either keep the current NZ flag, or change to the Silver Fern flag which won the first referendum last year. The flag that gets the most votes will be the official flag of New Zealand.
Several Mahurangi residents have raised both flags for the public to view, after the Flag Consideration Panel appealed for Kiwis with two flagpoles to show off the two rivals.
Warkworth resident Bill Wright is encouraging the public to come and view the flags displayed outside his home at 27A Francis Place, off Falls Road.
He has a large piece of land where people can sit and contemplate their vote.
“You get quite a different impression seeing them flying,” Bill says. “I’ve got space for parking and for people to sit and view the flags. I just ask no drinking, smoking or dogs.”
To vote, you must be correctly enrolled before Wednesday March 2. You cannot enrol once voting starts.
The preliminary results of the second referendum will be announced after 7pm on Thursday March 24. The final result will be declared on 30 March after all votes received in time have been processed.
To check you are enrolled call 0800 36 76 56 or visit elections.org.nz/voters/enrol-check-or-update-now
Info: elections.org.nz/events/referendums-new-zealand-flag-0
