New Zealand Civil Air Ensign

A Union Jack is placed in the first quarter and the Southern Cross, as seen from New Zealand, are shown in red in the lower half of the fly.

The original design for the ensign was submitted to King George VI by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Lord Galway.

On 16 November 1938, by an exercise of the Royal prerogative, the New Zealand Civil Air Ensign was instituted.

Thereafter it was "recognised as the proper national colours to be flown by British aircraft registered in New Zealand".

Additionally, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand may fly the ensign from its buildings or aircraft.