As a senior citizen, born and bred in New Zealand for my entire life of 82 years, I'm at a loss how Prime Minister John Key and his National Party first have the right to select representatives to select a number of designs for a new flag.

This is not democracy, this is dictatorship. It is disgusting that the closing of submissions is April 23, just two days before the centenary of the commemoration of our men and women committing their lives for our country under the current flag.

The National Government has got it wrong to commit $26 million to hold two referendums without first seeking the approval from the people of New Zealand with a majority decision is government control.

I suggest that the selected representatives by the Government immediately resign until a referendum is held at allow electors to say if they want a flag change.

Northland has shown the way, numbers and solidarity will win the day.
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Ken Allen, Katikati.