Nelson artwork featuring New Zealand flag sparks controversy

Tuesday 27 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 May 2025, 6:39pm

In this story Diane Prince, Suter Art Gallery

An art installation by Diane Prince featuring a New Zealand flag with the words 'please walk on me' has caused offence in Nelson. The work has drawn criticism from the local RSA and a councillor, while the Deputy Mayor has defended the piece as artistic expression.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 27 May 2025, 12:28pm

   Invitation to walk on flag 'disrespectful' (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 27 May 2025, 3:43pm

   Please walk on me’ – flag artwork sparks outrage again (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 27 May 2025, 4:00pm

   Flag artwork continues to be controversial (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 27 May 2025, 6:39pm

   Suter Gallery: Nelson councillor blasts flag installation featuring words ‘Please walk on me’ (opens in new tab)