The flag of Mārahau, 
New Zealand, also known as Te Hau (the wind)[1], is a plain blue bckground with a green triangle at the bottom and a golden crescent as a moon, with two five-pointed stars in the blue field.
The flag was likely adopted in 2019 and designed by Tim Wraight. The flag was initially designed in 2012, but left unofficial until Wally Bruce put it in effect.
Symbolism[]
The blue in Te Hau represents both the vast sea and open sky that define Marahau’s coastal landscape. The green triangle symbolizes Takaka Hill, a prominent natural landmark in the region. The golden crescent represents the sandy shores of Marahau’s bay. The two stars represent Adele and Fisherman Islands, the islands near the village.[2]
The name of the flag, "Te Hau", means "the wind" in English, which carries symbolism due to the fact that the name "Mārahau" in English is "windy garden".[1]
History[]
Te Hau was designed in 2012 by local sculptor Tim Wraight as part of an exhibition centered on the "autonomous enclave" of Marahau and its neighboring inlet, Otuwhero. The design was created from community input and inspiration from the area's natural surroundings.
Although Wraight created the flag, it was local vexillologist Wally Bruce who played a key role in making it official. Bruce discovered that a flag had already been developed years earlier but had remained unused. Recognizing its significance, he created efforts to bring Te Hau into prominence.[2]