The
Kīngitanga, also known as the Māori King Movement, is an indigenous
New Zealand elected monarchy established by the
Tainui and other
iwi in 1858 in an attempt to unify
Māori tribes against encroachment on their territory by
British settlers.
It has used many flags since its founding, including some similar to British naval ensigns.
See also
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Kīngitanga
*
Flags of New Zealand
References
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Māori flags
Māori King movement