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This information was published in 1966 in An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock. It has not been corrected and will not be updated.

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FLAGS – HOISTING OF

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Occasions on Which Flags are to be Flown at Half Mast

Demise of the Crown – on the day of death (or on the day on which intelligence of death is received) until after the funeral.

On the death of a member of the Royal Family to whom Royal Honours are accorded – on the actual day of the funeral, subject to any special Commands from the Sovereign.

On the death of the head of a foreign state – on the day of death but subject to confirmation by the Minister of External Affairs.

On the death of a New Zealand Prime Minister – on the day of death and the day of funeral.

On the death of Ministers of the Crown – or Members of the House of Representatives – on the day of funeral only.

On the death of a Commonwealth Prime Minister in office – on the day of death only.

On the death of a Permanent Head of a Government Department – on the day of funeral only.

On Remembrance Day (11 November) – Flags to be flown all day but half masted for two minutes at 11 o'clock.