​Our silver fern design will feature in a tribute to the ANZACs, The Silver Fern has been used as a distinctive marker of New Zealand troops since the 19th century.

25 April 2017 marks the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula. On this important day, millions of Australians and New Zealanders will honour their fallen in commemorations worldwide.

Lifewear approached us for a licence to use our fern design on their shirts, and we are proud to be part of their commemorative ANZAC shirts. This fully printed polo is a tribute to all men and women who served New Zealand. It is of a respectful style with traditional fold-over collar, A timeless profile and modern generous fit. This polo keeps the wearer cool and dry, and the lightweight AirCool fabric offers sun protection and creates a soft mesh-like feel that ensures breathability.
The shirts are available at Lifewear

 ​The Christchurch United Football Club wanted something uniquely New Zealand on their jerseys, and chose our Silver Fern Flag design to feature on their new uniforms.

For those living in Christchurch, do go and check out Christchurch United's state-of-the art artificial pitches, top quality natural pitches, fit-for-purpose floodlights, and a 500-seat grandstand which will soon be flanked by new offices, changing rooms and a café that will create the best year-round  football environment for players, parents and supporters.
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Christchurch United FC has set itself extremely high standards to deliver a world-class football experience, both on and off the pitch, from their elite players, to the First Kicks toddlers and weekend warriors battling in the masters grades.

​Over the years Silver Fern Flag has licensed the design to many proud kiwi non-profits and companies – including Rocket Lab, who will soon launch from Mahia – ​revolutionary new rockets carrying our silver fern design, and satellites into space.
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​We have also licenced the New Zealand Elite Triathlon Team to use our fern and are more than happy to licence our design to all kiwi sports teams, not just the elite ones. 

For more on licensing | silverfernflag.org/licence
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Info on Christchurch United | cufc.co.nz
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silverfernflag.org

New recruits Juan Chang, (Guatemala) and Colin van Gool (Netherlands) model the new jersey, with coach Fernando Lambert.  - Photo CUFC

An Auckland town's tribute to Kiwi musicians and entertainers has to be redesigned in a 'David and Goliath' battle with Hollywood.

The twelve star plaques honour famous Kiwi entertainers.

But Hollywood Walk of Fame own the rights to any five-pointed object in the ground worldwide, according to Stage 51 director and Austin Powers impersonator Gary Brown of Red Beach, north of Auckland.

The stars, similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, pay tribute to musicians and entertainers including Sir Howard Morrison, Ray Columbus, Hello Sailor, Gray Bartlett, Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs, and David Hartnell.

He was approached via email by global brand licensing agency Global Icons on behalf of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who control the rights to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for his unauthorised use of their brand.

"[They] tried to slap a copyright on me for US$50,000 a year.

"After eight months of trying to negotiate with them, they finally got down to US$25,000 a year and I told them to stick it."

Hollywood Walk of Fame own the rights to any five pointed object in the ground worldwide and said the money would be used for maintenance, and to ensure the stars are kept of a high quality, Brown says.

The deal is similar to one The Hollywood Walk of Fame has with Universal Studios' theme parks for their replica walks.

Two others licensees are also "in the contract stage of their Walk of Fame licenses" and unable to be named, Global Icons told Brown.

"I said 'you guys are just being bullies, this is ridiculous. We're a small little town and we have no income from this'," Brown says.

SEVEN POINTS INSTEAD OF FIVE

Brown is now in the process of moving and redesigning the stars, he says.

When Brown first installed the stars he had approval from the former Rodney District Council as it was understood then that the footpath was council owned.

He now has permission from the Auckland Council to move the stars across the road to Orewa Square where there is a paved area and fountain, but just needs to the money to get it done.

Big names on the walk are planning a fundraising concert to raise the funds with a date yet to be set, but likely to be in September.

"It will almost be like a legends of the century event really. Because you don't get too many events with these guys all together. It's very special," Brown says.

The new stars across the road will now have seven points on them thanks to alternative New Zealand flag designer Kyle Lockwood.

He has licensed Brown the rights to use the silver fern from his flag designs, set behind the star to add a sixth and seventh point.

Brown says the new design has met with approval from those whose names are on the walk.

"All the guys seem to really like it."

Brown says it is important to keep the star walk as New Zealand as prominent New Zealand artists age and some like Hello Sailor musicians Graham Brazier and Dave McCartney pass away.

"They need to be remembered for the influence they had on the New Zealand entertainment industry," he says

Brown is now looking for businesses who may be interested in contributing towards the big name fundraiser.

"They will get great publicity for helping and if a good contribution, a complimentary seats to the event."

STARS ALIGN

Stars on the Orewa Boulevard include Hello Sailor, Gray Bartlett, Dennis Marsh, Sir Howard Morrison, Ray Columbus, Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs, Suzanne Lynch, Shane Hales, Ray Woolf, Larry Morris, Les Andrews and David Hartnell.

They or their families attended their plaque unveiling outside the former Boulevard of Dreams restaurant and bar run by the Browns until April 2012 when it closed for financial reasons.

Some, like Dennis Marsh, even performed there.

Several, such as Morris, Hartnell - who is The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand patron, Bartlett and Marsh have indicated their support to Brown.

Marsh says Orewa should back its walk of fame. But if the town doesn't want the star plaques he's happy to put them outside his The Chapel Theatre at La Valla in Tuakau where he and others perform.

JAY BOREHAM - FAIRFAX  ​​http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/82131020/orewa-walk-of-fame-on-the-move
Last updated 14:12, July 15 2016

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