New Zealand Flag Institute

 SPECIAL OCCASIONS TO FLY THE FLAG/3

 

The Chief Executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage may specify additional occasions for flying the flag at half-mast on Government buildings.

 

When local authorities wish to fly their local authority flag at half-mast, as a sign of mourning following the death of a prominent local citizen, it is appropriate to do so on either the day or part of the day of the funeral. The same etiquette applies to the house flag of a company or organisation. In these cases the New Zealand Flag should remain at full mast.