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New Zealand's Maori Flag  Entries from a 1990 national flag design competition were thought to lack Maori inspiration. So TE KAWARIKI held their own, and this was the winning entry. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:79

One Dollar Note  This New Zealand $1 note (an artistic rendition) has now been withdrawn from circulation, and replaced by a small cupro-nickel coin. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:42

Paua Shell  Polished Paua Shell from New Zealand's Paua shellfish (Abalone) is used in many commercial forms, from designer jewelery to kitsch ashtray gifts. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:575

Ponga Frond  The Ponga frond is one of our national emblems, growing up to 10 m tall. It is the inspiration for the Koru, a motif used in traditional Maori design. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:482

Red Socks  The late Sir Peter Blake (1948-2001) wore his lucky red sox throughout our successful 1995 America's Cup challenge. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:125

Tiki - Warhol Style  The tiki, an artifact of Maori culture, is traditionally carved from Pounamu (Greenstone) or bone. Plastic replicas are a popular momento of New Zealand. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:187

Tomato Sauce Bottle  You know you're at a Kiwi BBQ when you see one of these little beauties! The classic plastic tomato sauce bottle is an icon of New Zealand's culinary culture. image: newzealand.co.nz copyright: ©newzealand.co.nz E:No S:171

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