NZ'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY 2014–2019

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Niue and the Great War

In 1915, 160 Niuean men joined the NZEF as part of the Maori Reinforcements and set sail to Auckland and then Egypt and France. This updated book describing their experience was published mid-2018.

Topics: Niue, Book, Pacific Islands, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Army Audience: Readers, General Public, Students, Teachers, Pacific cultures
Category: Publications and online resources
Organised by: Otago University Press
Niue WW1 Centenary Commemoration Day

Commemorative ceremonies and the unveiling of two new cenotaphs on Niue to mark the island's contribution to New Zealand's war effort.

Topics: Niue, Commemorative events, Memorials, Overseas Audience: Local residents, Descendants
Category: Commemorative events, parades and services, Memorials or monuments
Organised by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand Defence Force
Niue and the First World War stamp issue

October 2015 marks 100 years since a group of Niuean men left to serve in the First World War. New Zealand Post is issuing stamps on behalf of Niue that look closer at their contribution.

Topics: Memorabilia, Niue, Stamps Audience: General, Niueans, Pacific cultures, Philatelists
Category: Publications and online resources, Other
Organised by: The New Zealand Post Group