Greens co-leader Metiria Turei says the search for an official Maori flag is encouraging Maori to consider their position as a sovereign nation.
The Government is holding 21 hui around New Zealand to determine the flag to fly on events such as Waitangi Day.
The four options are the Tino Rangatiratanga flag, the Independent Tribes flag, the red ensign and the current national flag.
Ms Turei told Waatea News that only two of the four options have any support: the Tino Rangatiratanga flag and the original Independent Tribes flag.
Consultation continues at Te Papaioru marae in Rotorua on Monday, Te Poho O Rawiri marae in Gisborne on Tuesday and Pukemokimoki marae in Napier on Friday.
