NZ'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY 2014–2019

Activities and Projects

Using a First World War rehabilitation task, a sweetheart pincushion will be made for each person serving from the Upper Clutha region in the war in recognition of their service.

Topics: Sweetheart, Pincushions, WW1 Art Project, Armistice Audience: Upper Clutha, Wanaka, Quilters, Creative Stitch, RSA Located in: New Zealand, Wanaka Organised by: Sue Bartlett Category: Exhibitions and new educational facilities, Creative projects or crafts

This book records, for the first time, biographies and stories about the nurses (both registered and unregistered) and chaplains with a Nelson/Tasman connection, who served in the First World War.  

Topics: Chaplains to the Forces, Local history, Research, Women in wartime, Lottery Grant Recipients Audience: Descendants, Individuals / Families, General, local visitors, Women Organised by: New Zealand Society of Genealogists Nelson Branch Category: Publications and online resources

A  web page featuring First World War stories from the Top of the South, contributed by the community and commissioned by the Prow. New stories will be added through the commemoration.

Topics: Research, Websites, Digital, August 14 Audience: local visitors, Teachers, Students Located in: New Zealand, Nelson Organised by: The Prow Category: Publications and online resources, Research or lifelong learning

A publication telling the little-known story from the end of the war when New Zealand troops cut a giant Kiwi into the chalk hill behind Bulford camp, England. Published in 2018.

Topics: Publications, Books, Military camps, History Category: Publications and online resources

The 100th centenary of the First World War armistice has set the stage for Warkworth Theatre Group to create a wonderfully diverse Variety Show. Warkworth Town Hall, 7-10 November 2018.

Topics: Armistice, Events, Variety Concerts, Music Located in: New Zealand, Warkworth Category: Concerts, festivals or performances

The development and promotion of resources to Ngāi Tahu whānui and the wider community, that share the stories and history of our soldiers who contributed to New Zealand’s war effort.

Topics: Ngāi Tahu, Remember, Roll of Honour, Lottery Grant Recipients, Maori Located in: New Zealand, Christchurch Organised by: Te Runanga O Ngai Tahu Category: Publications and online resources

Te Papa is combining the worlds of movies, model-making and museums to take visitors on a journey back to Gallipoli. This exhibition, developed in partnership with Weta Workshop, opens 18 April 2015.

Topics: Events, Lottery Grant Recipients, Gallipoli, Exhibitions Audience: General, School students, local visitors, Tourists Located in: New Zealand, Wellington Organised by: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Weta Workshop Category: Exhibitions and new educational facilities

An evolving collection offering onscreen remembrance of New Zealand and the 'Great War': classic full-length documentaries, short films, dramas and archive newsreels.

Topics: Websites, History, Film, Digital, Documentaries Audience: General, Teachers, Students Located in: New Zealand, Wellington Organised by: NZ On Screen Category: Publications and online resources

Hunterville RSA will be holding an Armistice Service of Remembrance to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice, to be held at the Hunterville Cenotaph and everyone is invited to join us.

Topics: Armistice, Events, Commemorations, Ceremonies Located in: New Zealand, Hunterville Organised by: Hunterville RSA Category: Commemorative events, parades and services, Memorials or monuments

With assistance from the general public of New Zealand, we are aiming to produce one hand crafted poppy for each serviceman and woman lost by our nation in WWI. That is 18,166 poppies! 

 

Topics: memorial, art project, Community contirbution, Commemorations, flanders Audience: Women, Teachers, all ages, community, groups Organised by: Alison Jones, National Army Museum Category: Commemorative events, parades and services, Classroom activities or formal learning, Memorials or monuments, Creative projects or crafts, Other

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