Silver fern flag - Wikipedia
The silver fern motif is associated with New Zealand, and a silver fern flag may be used as an unofficial flag of New Zealand, to which it is endemic. The silver fern itself is a quasi-national emblem, being used for various official symbols, including the coat of arms of New Zealand and the New Zealand one dollar coin .
Why is the Silver Fern New Zealand's Symbol?
2018年7月1日 · The silver fern does have deep historical roots, and for people who are interested in New Zealand's history, it's worth the time to read about the reason why it has been chosen to be one of the country's popular symbols.
Silver fern - Wikipedia
Alsophila tricolor, synonym Cyathea dealbata, [1] commonly known as the silver fern [2] or silver tree-fern, [3] or as ponga / ˈ p ɒ ŋ ə / or punga / ˈ p ʌ ŋ ə / (from Māori kaponga or ponga), [note 1] is a species of medium-sized tree fern, endemic to New Zealand.
National symbols of New Zealand - Wikipedia
National symbols of New Zealand are used to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its cultural life and history. A Blue Ensign with the Southern Cross of four white-edged red five-pointed stars centered on the outer half of the flag. [2]
The significance of the silver fern - Te Papa
The silver fern has been accepted as a symbol of New Zealand’s national identity since the 1880s. To Māori, the elegant shape of the fronds stood for strength, stubborn resistance, and enduring power.
The history of our national symbol | New Zealand Story
2016年9月16日 · There is no denying the silver fern (Cyathea dealbata) is one of our nations most recognised national symbols, but what is less recognised is its story of origin, its whakapapa kōrero.
Leading The Way
Māori hunters and warriors would use the silver underside of the fern leaves to find their way. When bent over, the fronds would catch the moonlight and illuminate a path through the forest. Today, the Silver Fern is still guiding the way, just as it has for over 150 years.
Significance of the Silver Fern to New Zealand culture & pride
2020年8月29日 · The ‘silver fern’ Cyathea dealbata – ponga in te reo Māori – is a species of tree fern only found in New Zealand. This distinctly New Zealand symbol is considered a badge of honour by the people, products and services of our country that carry it.
What is the silver fern? - Te Papa’s Blog
2014年2月2日 · Aside from being one of New Zealand’s icons, the silver fern is a real plant. But being on a nation’s flag deserves a background check – what is the silver fern? It’s also known as ponga (the Māori name) and Cyathea dealbata…
Flag - Silver Fern Flag
The silver fern is a New Zealand icon which has been proudly worn by generations for over 160 years. The multiple points of the fern leaf represent Aotearoa’s peaceful, multicultural society, a single fern spreading upwards represents one people growing onward into the future.