Bungee jumping sheep, just one option for new Kiwi flag

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New Zealand's "flag debate" gained momentum this week after appearing as a topic of discussion on a US political comedy show. 

Last Week Tonight, hosted by UK political satirist, John Oliver, caught wind of a possible new New Zealand national flag after prime minister John Key announced the country will vote on its design in 2016 when it holds a binding referendum. 

Oliver suggested a few designs including a bungee jumping sheep, a kiwi bird having sex with a Hobbit and a sheet simply with the words "we are not Australia" on it. 

Key wants to drop the Union Jack from the New Zealand flag in favour of a single silver fern on a black backdrop – resembling it's rugby team, the All Blacks logo. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz29_bFxBZA

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