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In which year did New Zealand adopt its own national flag, distinct from the Union Jack, following a public competition that received thousands of design submissions?

Answer: 1902 — The current flag, with the Union Jack in the canton and four red stars of the Southern Cross on a blue field, was officially adopted in 1902, replacing earlier colonial ensigns.

The current flag, with the Union Jack in the canton and four red stars of the Southern Cross on a blue field, was officially adopted in 1902, replacing earlier colonial ensigns.

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