Source: Ministry for Culture and Heritage
As a mark of mourning and respect, and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag will be flown at half-mast on all government and public buildings on Wednesday 9 September 2026 to mark the funeral of King Harald V of Norway.
King Harald died on 28 August 2026, aged 89.
This instruction applies to all government departments, public buildings and naval vessels that have flagpoles and normally fly the New Zealand Flag. The Flag should be returned to full mast at the close of business on Wednesday 9 September.
When half-masting the Flag, it should first be raised to the top of the mast and then lowered slowly to a recognisable half-mast position.
At the end of the day, it should be raised again to the top of the mast before being fully lowered.
See Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage website for more information: Display rules for the New Zealand Flag: Half-masting