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Morena John

In response to your request for information below, I can advise as follows.

The Customs flag should be rectangular in shape and its length should be two times its width translating into an aspect ratio of 2:1.

The Customs flag is 900mm x 450mm in size.

Trust this assists

Please note that this request has not been treated as a request for information under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 as the information is available in the public domain.

Ngā mihi | Kind regards

Mike Dickey, Senior Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing Advisor - Kaitohutohu Matua Kaupapahere | International and Governance |New Zealand Customs Service | PO Box 29 Auckland | AK City Customhouse

-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #20200 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 11 August 2022 5:16
To: OIA <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - The Customs Flag

Dear New Zealand Customs Service,

Please provide the specifications of the Customs flag mentioned in section 274 of the Customs and Excise Act 2018.

Yours faithfully,

John Smith

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Yes they are John.

-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #20200 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 14 August 2022 13:57
To: DICKEY Mike <[email address]>
Subject: Re: FW: Official Information request - The Customs Flag

Dear Mr Dickey,

Thanks for your reply. But how about the font, size and location of the words “NZ Customs Service”. Are they unspecified?

Yours sincerely,

John Smith

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Morena John

In response to your request for information below, I can advise as follows.

The Customs flag should be rectangular in shape and its length should be two times its width translating into an aspect ratio of 2:1.

The Customs flag is 900mm x 450mm in size.

Trust this assists

Please note that this request has not been treated as a request for information under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 as the information is available in the public domain.

Ngâ mihi | Kind regards

Mike Dickey, Senior Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing Advisor - Kaitohutohu Matua Kaupapahere | International and Governance |New Zealand Customs Service | PO Box 29 Auckland | AK City Customhouse

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Here we go John.  Also feel free to Google
[1]https://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/nz_c...

 

[2][ New Zealand Customs flag ]

 

Ngā mihi  |  Kind regards

 

Mike Dickey, Senior Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing
Advisor - Kaitohutohu Matua Kaupapahere | International and
Governance |New Zealand Customs Service | PO Box 29 Auckland | AK City
Customhouse   

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FYI request #20200 email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 August 2022 14:25
To: DICKEY Mike <[email address]>
Subject: Re: FW: Official Information request - The Customs Flag

 

Dear Mr Dickey,

 

Can you provide an image of an actual Customs flag?

 

Yours sincerely,

 

John Smith

 

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Morena John

 

In response to your request for information below, I can advise as
follows.

 

The Customs flag should be rectangular in shape and its length should be
two times its width translating into an aspect ratio of 2:1.

 

The Customs flag is 900mm x 450mm in size.

 

Trust this assists

 

Please note that this request has not been treated as a request for
information under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982 as
the information is available in the public domain.

 

Ngā mihi | Kind regards

 

Mike Dickey, Senior Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing
Advisor - Kaitohutohu Matua Kaupapahere | International and Governance
|New Zealand Customs Service | PO Box 29 Auckland | AK City Customhouse

 

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Morena John

I'm sure that - https://shop.flagmakers.co.nz/collection... should be able to assist with any further questions you may have..

Ngā mihi | Kind regards

Mike Dickey, Senior Correspondence, Reviews and Ministerial Servicing Advisor - Kaitohutohu Matua Kaupapahere | International and Governance |New Zealand Customs Service | PO Box 29 Auckland | AK City Customhouse

-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #20200 email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 August 2022 19:31
To: DICKEY Mike <[email address]>
Subject: RE: FW: Official Information request - The Customs Flag

Dear Mr Dickey,

Can you confirm that image is official? Are your flags manufactured according to that image. Are there other authorities I can ask about the Customs flag?

Yours sincerely,

John Smith

Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa, New Zealand Customs Service is a COVID-19 vaccinated workplace. To meet our workplace safety requirements you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination when you visit our offices.

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