When World War II broke out, I was 11 years old and lived in Dunedin. I was always taken to the railway station to say goodbye to members of my family who had been on final leave. There was always a piper or pipers. No flag. New Zealanders went to war for their country and families.

Now the kiwi is being mentioned. Alright, silver fern or kiwi. They both mean New Zealand.
The fern is on our passports, loud and clear. Also on children's school books.
Please, no more flag which looks like Australia.

Margaret Nobbs, Tauranga