Flag of Tokelau
| Use | State flag |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | September 7, 2009 |
| Design | A yellow Tokelauan canoe sailing towards the Southern Cross represented by four white stars on a blue field |
Tokelau, a dependent territory of New Zealand, adopted an official flag in 2009. Previously, the flag of New Zealand was used as the official flag for Tokelau.
The flag features a blue field with a Tokelauan canoe sailing towards the Southern Cross. According to the Tokelauan government, the canoe symbolises Tokelau’s journey towards finding the best governance structure for its people, whilst the Southern Cross symbolises a navigational aid for the journey.
In May 2008, the local parliament, the General Fono, approved a distinctive flag and national emblem for Tokelau. The Governor-General presented the flag to the Ulu-o-Tokelau as Tokelau's first official flag on 7 September 2009.