RECAP: Final four NZ flag designs unveiled gallery

The Government's Flag Consideration panel have chosen four from the 10,292 alternative designs.
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The Government's Flag Consideration panel have chosen four from the 10,292 alternative designs.

Whether you're for or against it, there's no stopping the juggernaut that is the New Zealand flag debate.

From more than 10,000 submissions, to a shortlist of 40 possible designs, on Tuesday morning we saw the four cabinet-approved alternatives picked to go up against the country's current flag. 

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Scroll down to read more about the designs, who's behind them, what they represent, and the intial public reactions.

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ALOFI KANTER KYLE LOCKWOOD KYLE LOCKWOOD THE RED PEAK/FACEBOOK MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ MONIQUE FORD/FAIRFAX NZ AIMEE GULLIVER/FAIRFAX NZ

The current New Zealand flag.

Alofi Kanter's black and white fern design was announced as the first finalist.

Kyle Lockwood's red, white and blue design has made the final cut.

A second design from Kyle Lockwood has made the final cut.

Andrew Fyfe's koru flag was the third to be announced.

The Red Peak flag, designed by Aaron Dustin.

From left, Alofi kanter, Kyle Lockwood and Andrew Fyfe watch as their designs are announced as the final four flags are revealed.

Deputy Prime Minister Bill English kicks off proceedings at the unveiling of the final four flag designs.

Pupils from Ngaio School in Wellington wait patiently for the announcement of the final four flag designs.

There's a fair bit of media interest at the unveiling of the final four flag designs at Te Papa.

Bill Kaua offers an opening prayer at the ceremony to reveal the final four flag designs.

The final four contenders for a replacement flag are being announced the Te Papa marae.

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