How come the new zeland flag has a small british flag in it?

Question

How come the new zeland flag has a small british flag in it?

Answer 1

For detailed information and specific answer, have a check of the following:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_New...

Answer 2

New Zealand was a former British colony and like many Pacific island nations such as Fiji, Australia, Pitcairn Island and even Hawaii, they incorporated it into their flag for historical purposes.

Answer 3

It was once a British colony, much like Australia and Canada before both of those became independent nations themselves.

Answer 4

It is still part of the British Commonwealth.  It has the Southern Cross star constellation (only seen in the southern hemisphere) on it as well as the British flag.

Answer 5

Used to be  part of british colony like Hong Kong i think?!

I have heard though that they were thinking of changing the flag n removing  the uk bit??!!

hope not!

Answer 6

because it was part of the british empire along with half the world which over time we have given back.