The Royal New Zealand RSA wants the Flag Referendum Bill to be withdrawn.
Last Thursday it called on the Select Committee considering the Bill to withdraw it to a more appropriate time to allow New Zealanders to commemorate the milestones of the First World War without distraction.
The Royal NZ RSA President, BJ Clark, told committee members that the timing of the Bill is particularly insensitive.
"New Zealanders treasure our flag. It was proudly flown at Gallipoli to mark the centenary of the Anzac campaign and at Anzac Day ceremonies throughout New Zealand in front of record numbers of people."
"We acknowledge the right of all New Zealanders to have a say in the flag that represents us, but it's totally inappropriate that this debate occurs as we commemorate the centenary of the First World War."