Hastings Art Gallery exhibition featuring New Zealand flag sparks controversy

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

In this story Diane Prince, Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery

An exhibition at the Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery has drawn criticism after featuring a New Zealand flag on the floor with an invitation for people to walk on it. A Hastings District councillor and a local resident have expressed concerns regarding the installation.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 12:31pm

   ‘Please walk on me’: Exhibition with NZ flag on Hastings gallery floor shocks councillor (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 1:03pm

   'Please walk on me': New Zealand flag exhibition shocks Hastings councillor (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

   'Please walk on me' NZ flag exhibition shocks Hastings councillor (opens in new tab)

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