But for an outsider who might think the two nations are joined by a bridge Aussies and Kiwi accents are tough to pick. There are some easy hints to listen for — the first is vowels. Aussies love to draw out their vowels and shorten words. Afternoon is arvo read: aaarrvo.
New Zealanders also play with vowels. Yes, both flags feature the British Union Jack in the top left corner. Yes, both flags feature the Southern Cross star on the right-hand side. BUT the Australian flag has two extra stars — a small one near the cross and a big one under the Union Jack. Yes, the difference between the Aussie and NZ flag are small, but they are important.
In New Zealand you can run through long grass without a care in the world. Over in New Zealand their most famous native animal is the kiwi, a brown flightless bird with a long beak. You can find other unique birds and parrots like the kea, tui, yellow-eyed penguin, little blue penguin and morepork owl, plus fur seals and dolphins.
The fly contains a representation of the Southern Cross heavenly body, made up of five white stars — one little five-pointed star and four, bigger, seven-pointed stars. The New Zealand flag is the image of the domain, government, and individuals of New Zealand. Its regal blue foundation is gotten from the ensign of the Blue Squadron of the Royal Navy.
The flag of New Zealand is a destroyed Blue Ensign with the Union Flag in the canton, and four red stars with white outskirts to one side. After the arrangement of the province in , British ensigns started to be utilized. The union jack in the upper left corner represents the history of British government.
Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth or Federation, star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The star is also featured on the commonwealth coat of Arms. The Southern Cross is shown on the flag in white. For several years, there have been thorough debates on whether to change or retain the New Zealand Flag colors.
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