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.