<sod >(principal), Alice Murray, Thomas Lawlor, Jared McDowell from Auckland The plan for a new design was announced in September last year when Prime Minister John Key announced he wanted the country to have a flag that was unique to New Zealand and would be recognisable around the world.< eod>< sod > Blue) by Paul Jackways from Canterbury Koru Fin by Daniel Crayford and Leon Cayford from Auckland Manawa by Otis Frizzell from Auckland The plan for a new design was announced in September last year when Prime Minister John Key announced he wanted the country to have a flag that was unique to New Zealand and would be recognisable around the world.< eod>