Celtic spiral mystical religious symbol. Spiritual triskele sign of traditional culture of worship and veneration. Simple black and white vector isolated on white background Maori Koru Bird Designs ...

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To be honest I want to hear from Maori before I make a choice on the flag. How they view use of koru etc & how they feel culture is rep'd. — @ani_archy ...

The designs chosen by an independent panel seem to share a few common themes: fern leaves, the Maori koru loop shape and the Southern Cross constellation, for instance.

Intricate koru designs are laser-etched on a wooden elliptical shape. When switched on, light passes through the cuts and makes the patterns on the lamp glow.

The fourth design features a black and white koru – a Maori symbol reminiscent of curled fern frond. New Zealanders will get to make their choice later this year – and the winner will face off ...

In March 2016 the winning entry will be pitted against the current flag design in a final round of voting. More about New Zealand flag New Zealand: 'Swastika' design for flag causes outrage ...

At the beginning ofnext year, the trust also plans to launch an additional three cookie cutters in the design of a koru, fishhook (hei matau) and double twist. Advertisement Advertise with NZME.