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In 1929/1930 new flags were introduced for Governor’s and
Governor’s-General throughout the Empire and Commonwealth. A new flag was
designed for the Governor-General of New Zealand in January 1931. This
replaced the Union Flag as shield with a plain blue field. The New Zealand
badge was replaced by the Royal Crest in full colour. The words “Dominion of
New Zealand” were displayed on a gold scroll beneath the badge.
Apparently neither the Governor-General Lord Bledisloe nor his New Zealand ministry were
sympathetic to the change. The old flag was retained, and the new flag was
not adopted in practice until after Lord Galway became Governor-General in
1935.
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