Flag: New Zealand emoji meaning
Used when talking about New Zealand travel, sports, or national pride, often by Kiwis abroad or fans of New Zealand teams. Example: 'Heading to Auckland next week ๐ณ๐ฟ' or 'Go the All Blacks ๐ณ๐ฟ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ณ๐ฟ is flag: New Zealand. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as NZ, flag.
Flag emoji are built from two regional indicator letters, so the flag artwork is drawn by the device. Some platforms, notably Windows, show the two letters instead of a flag.
How to get ๐ณ๐ฟ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type flag.
- Tap ๐ณ๐ฟ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ณ๐ฟ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "flag". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ณ๐ฟ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ณ๐ฟ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "flag" and click ๐ณ๐ฟ.
Windows does not draw country flags. It shows the two regional indicator letters instead, even though the character is correct and will display as a flag on other devices.
How to type ๐ณ๐ฟ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ณ๐ฟ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ณ๐ฟ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ณ๐ฟ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ณ๐ฟ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇳🇿 |
| HTML hex | 🇳🇿 |
CSS content | "\1F1F3\1F1FF" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F3}\u{1F1FF}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F3\U0001F1FF" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B3%F0%9F%87%BF |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :new_zealand: |
Because ๐ณ๐ฟ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the flag: new zealand emoji mean? +
The flag of New Zealand, used to represent the country, its people, culture, or events related to it. Its official Unicode name is "flag: New Zealand".
What does ๐ณ๐ฟ stand for? +
It represents New Zealand as a country, often used to show national pride or indicate a connection to it.
When do people use ๐ณ๐ฟ in messages? +
People use it when discussing travel to New Zealand, supporting New Zealand sports teams, or identifying as being from there.
How do I get the flag: new zealand emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: New Zealand". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ณ๐ฟ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ณ๐ฟ? +
The flag: new zealand emoji is U+1F1F3 U+1F1FF. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🇳🇿.
Why does ๐ณ๐ฟ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ณ๐ฟ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.