The flag of Great Britain means the former belonging to this country of New Zealand. The four red stars represent the Southern Cross.
The Maori banner is divided into two parts: the upper black and the lower red. In the middle of the canvas runs a white horizontal line with a spiral bark. It gives rise to the fern leaf and symbolizes the onset of a new stage in life, hopes for the future and harmonious development.
The fern also embodies the natural uniqueness and variety of things of this island nation.
The coat of arms symbolizes the independence of New Zealand from the colonies, as well as the beginning of its own development.
The colour meaming:
Red and green are sacred and very important colors in New Zealand.
Black, red ocher, white and silver are the national colors of the country.
Blue is the color of the sea and sky, that symbolism has remained from the beliefs of the tribes, as well as orange is the colour of warmth and sun.
White colour is a symbol of purity and happiness.
New Zealand has adopted many customs from the UK and some from the USA, and the colors are no the exception, so many of them mean almost the same thing, except the national colors and colors of the flag.