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The coat of arms of New Zealand (Māori: Te Tohu Pakanga o Aotearoa [3]) is the heraldic symbol representing the South Pacific island country of New Zealand.Its design reflects New Zealand's history as a bicultural nation, with Zealandia, a European female figure on one side and a Māori rangatira (chief) on the other.
New Zealand heraldry is the term for the style of armorial achievements, sometimes known as coats of arms, and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in New Zealand. It largely follows the Gallo-British tradition of heraldry also followed in England , Scotland , Ireland , Canada and Australia .
The coat of arms of the City of Christchurch, also known as the armorial bearings, is the official symbol of the City of Christchurch, New Zealand. They were granted to the city by the College of Arms by letters patent on 21 February 1949.
A European woman and a Māori chief flank the left and right sides, identifying New Zealand as a bicultural nation (European New Zealanders and Māori). The figures are supported by the silver fern, a native plant. The St Edward's Crown is a reminder that New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. [4] National anthems "God Defend New Zealand"
Crowned arms of New Zealand as it appears on the flag of the governor-general The following is an armorial of the individuals who have served as governor-general of New Zealand . Almost all governors-general have been granted armorial achievements , sometimes known as coats of arms .
English: Coat of Arms of New Zealand (1956-Present) The Coat of Arms depict a shield with four quadrants divided by a central "pale". The first quadrant depicts the four stars on the flag of New Zealand; the second quadrant depicts a golden fleece, representing the nation's farming industry; the third depicts a sheaf of wheat for agriculture; and the fourth quadrant depicts crossed hammers for ...
Pages in category "National symbols of New Zealand" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. ... Coat of arms of New Zealand; Crux; G.
With the Seal of New Zealand Act 1977, the governments of the Cook Islands, Niue and New Zealand concurred to have a single seal for all of the Realm of New Zealand. [1] The current seal depicts the Coat of arms of New Zealand surrounded by the lettering "Elizabeth the Second Queen New Zealand".