Flag of Tokelau

Flag of Tokelau

As Tokelau is currently a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand, the Flag of New Zealand was used as official flag for Tokelau until May 2008 when the local parliament, the General Fono, approved a distinctive flag and national emblem.

A referendum on self-determination in 2006 failed to carry (it was supported, but not with the necessary supermajority), and another one in October 2007 fell 16 votes short.

1989 proposal

An alternative and unofficial flag has been reported. [ [http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/tk.html Tokelau (New Zealand) ] ] The three stars in this flag represent the three atolls which make up the islands of Tokelau.

2007 proposal

In June 2007 the regional parliament ("General Fono") decided over the future flag, anthem and national symbol of Tokelau.Cite web|url=http://www.tokelau.org.nz/|title=Tokelau decides on Flag, Anthem and National Symbol|accessdate=2007-10-23|author=Official site for the Tokelau Council of Ongoing Government|work=Bulletin from June 19, 2007] The proposed flag depicted a stylized Polynesian canoe and four stars. The stars represent the three main islands and also Swains Island, administered by the USA but claimed by Tokelau. As the required supermajority was not reached in the 2007 self-determination referendum, the flag was not officially adopted.

2008 final proposal

In May 2008, the General Fono approved the final versions of the national symbols of Tokelau. The flag design approved is based on the 2007 proposal with minor changes to the arrangement of the stars, the Southern Cross is used in place of a representation of the geographic representation of the islands. [ [http://www.tokelau.org.nz/ Official site for the Tokelau Council of Ongoing Government ] ] A national emblem was also approved at this time.

External links

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References


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