The Flag Poll — Privacy Policy & Website Terms

01 Introduction

1.1 These Terms and Conditions govern the use of The Flag Poll website at theflagpoll.nz. By using the Website, You accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1.2 The Flag Poll is operated by Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency.

1.3 We reserve the right to modify, alter or amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will take effect once published on the Website. By continuing to use the Website following any changes, You agree to the updated Terms and Conditions.

02 Terminology

2.1 The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions:

“You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing or using the Website.

“Our”, “Ourselves”, “We” and “Us” refers to Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency.

“Website” means theflagpoll.nz and any associated services that support the operation of the Website.

“The Flag Poll” means the campaign and petition hosted on the Website.

“Terms and Conditions” means these Terms and Conditions relevant to the Website.

03 Copyright

3.1 Subject to these Terms and Conditions:

We own or have the right to use the copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Website and material published on the Website;
All applicable copyright and intellectual property rights in the Website and its content are reserved; and
You may reproduce and use content from the Website for Your personal, non-commercial use. In all other circumstances, You must obtain Our written consent before reproducing or otherwise using content from the Website.

04 Privacy

4.1 We are committed to protecting Your privacy and handling Your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.

4.2 If You choose to sign The Flag Poll petition, We will collect the following personal information:

Your first name;
Your last name; and
Your email address.

4.3 Providing this information is voluntary. However, this information is required if You wish to sign and be recorded as a signatory to The Flag Poll petition.

4.4 We collect this information solely for the purpose of recording and supporting the petition.

4.5 Your email address will not be used for marketing, promotional communications or campaign updates.

4.6 Your name will not be publicly displayed on the Website or published as a public list of signatories.

4.7 As part of the purpose of the petition, the names of individual signatories, together with the total number of signatures collected, are intended to be presented to Ministers at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Waitangi Day, 6 February 2027.

4.8 We will not sell Your personal information or disclose it to third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes.

05 Storage and security of personal information

5.1 Personal information collected through the Website is stored using Firebase Firestore, a service provided as part of Google Cloud Platform.

5.2 We will take reasonable steps to protect the personal information We hold against loss, unauthorised access, use, modification, disclosure or other misuse.

5.3 We will retain Your personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

5.4 Information transmitted or stored electronically carries inherent security risks. While we take reasonable steps to protect the information collected through the Website, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

06 Accessing or correcting Your information

6.1 Under the Privacy Act 2020, You have the right to request access to personal information We hold about You and to request that We correct that information if You believe it is inaccurate.

6.2 If You wish to access or correct Your personal information, please contact Us at kiaora@theflagpoll.nz

6.3 If You contact Us regarding Your personal information, We may need to take reasonable steps to verify Your identity before actioning Your request.

07 Website information

7.1 The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We reserve the right to withdraw or amend the Website or any content on it at any time and do not guarantee that the Website will always be available.

7.2 We will take reasonable care to ensure that information available on the Website is accurate and up to date but do not guarantee that all content will be complete, accurate or suitable for every purpose.

7.3 To the extent permitted by law, We will not be responsible or liable for any loss arising from Your use of the Website or reliance on material published on the Website.

08 Third-party services and links

8.1 The Website may contain links to other websites or use third-party services to support its operation.

8.2 Third-party websites are not controlled by Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, and We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

8.3 A link to a third-party website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of that website, its content, products or services.

09 Your use of the Website

9.1 You must not use the Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or interferes with its availability or accessibility, or in any way that is unlawful or connected with an unlawful activity or purpose.

9.2 You must not knowingly use the Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, publish or distribute malicious software, including spyware, computer viruses, Trojan horses, worms or other harmful computer code.

9.3 You must not conduct systematic or automated data collection activities, including scraping, data mining, data extraction or data harvesting, on or in relation to the Website without Our express written consent.

9.4 You must not use the Website to transmit or send unsolicited commercial communications.

10 Security

10.1 The Whānau Ora commissioning agency takes reasonable and practical steps to ensure that personal information collected through the Website is appropriately protected.

10.2 Access to stored personal information will be limited to authorised persons who require access for purposes connected with administering The Flag Poll petition.

10.3 We will take reasonable steps to protect stored information through appropriate technical and organisational security measures.

In 1989, the Tino Rangatiratanga flag was designed as a symbol of liberation and identity. Black for Te Korekore, the realm of potential. White for Te Ao Mārama, the realm of light. Red for Te Whei Ao, the realm of coming into being. Through the middle, a koru: new life unfolding and hope for the future.

In 2009, the government recognised it as the national Māori flag. Today it flies from marae, porches, utes and fenceposts across the country — and from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, just once a year, on Waitangi Day. The next day, it’s brought down, put in a box and stowed away until the next year.

Now, we can keep it there. Beside the New Zealand flag, every day of the year. A celebration of our unique history, culture and unity that’s permanent, not temporary.

Poua Te Haki. Raise The Flag.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Tino Rangatiratanga flag was designed by Linda Munn, alongside the late Hiraina Marsden and the late Jan Dobson. We honour them and their whānau.

ABOUT THE FLAG POLL

The Flag Poll is an initiative from Whānau Ora to raise pride in Māori culture across Aotearoa.

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PETITION TITLE

Fly the Tino Rangatiratanga flag permanently on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

PETITION REQUEST

That the House of Representatives urge the Government to allow the Tino Rangatiratanga flag to fly permanently alongside the New Zealand flag on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

PETITION REASON

Once a year, on Waitangi Day, we raise the Tino Rangatiratanga flag over our largest city. The next morning, it comes down. We believe it belongs beside the New Zealand flag every day of the year, celebrating who we are: a nation with a unique history, culture and unity that is permanent, not temporary.

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