 Coat of arms of New Zealand used since 1956 | |
| Heraldic tradition | Gallo-British |
|---|---|
| Governing body | College of Arms (disputed) |
| Chief officer | Phillip O'Shea, New Zealand Herald of Arms Extraordinary |
New Zealand heraldry is the term for the style of armorial achievements, sometimes known as coats of arms, and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in New Zealand. It largely follows the Gallo-British tradition of heraldry also followed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Australia.
Most grants of heraldic arms to New Zealand residents or institutions have been made by the English College of Arms or the Scottish Court of the Lord Lyon, though a small number have also been granted by the Chief Herald of Ireland and the State Herald of South Africa.[1]
- ^ "Grants of Arms". Onward - Heraldry Society of New Zealand Inc. 21 December 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2022.