NZ'S FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY 2014–2019

Activities & Projects

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Publication of 'Armistice Day: the New Zealand Story' children's book

This new book commemorates the day when fighting stopped in 1918 and looks at what happened next. Partnered with best-selling Anzac Day, it makes an excellent reference for the whole family.

Topics: Publications, Education, Books, peace, Peace celebrations Audience: Families, Teachers, Primary students, secondary students, General
Category: Publications and online resources, Classroom activities or formal learning, Research or lifelong learning
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Commemorative events and exhibits programme in Petone

The Petone Settlers' Museum will host an exhibition and changing public programme, from August 2014 to the peace celebrations in 2019.

Topics: Lottery Grant Recipients, Events, Exhibitions, Peace celebrations Located in: New Zealand, Lower Hutt
Category: Exhibitions and new educational facilities
Organised by: Petone Settlers' Museum
Otago Regional Peace Day Celebration: A commemoration of peace and the end of the war

A community family day of activities, entertainment, games and workshops to commemorate peace and the end of the First World War.

Dunedin peace celebrations (Photo: Hocken Collections, University of Otago Library c/nE2811/21)
Topics: Lottery Grant Recipients, Events, Peace celebrations, Performing Arts Audience: Families, Community Groups, Students, General Located in: Dunedin
Category: Commemorative events, parades and services, Historical re-enactments, Creative projects or crafts, Concerts, festivals or performances
Organised by: Otago Museum
1919 Army Eight Conservation Project

Conservation and exhibition of the 1919 "Army Eight" rowing skiff used in the 1919 Peace Regatta on the River Thames in London.

Topics: Peace celebrations, conservation, Exhibitions, Events, Sports Audience: veterans, rowers, Schools, Researchers Located in: Australia, France, New Zealand, Overseas - various, United Kingdom, Wanganui
Category: Exhibitions and new educational facilities, Competitions & sporting events, Preservation, conservation or protection
Organised by: Whanganui River Institute and Union Boat Club
Armistice in Cambridge, New Zealand

A 2-day event at Karapiro to commemorate the end of the First World War. 10-11 November, 2018, see famous battle re-enactments, restored military vehicles, militaria for sale.

Topics: Events, Re-enactments, Peace celebrations, Commemorations, Armistice Audience: General, Students, Families, local visitors Located in: New Zealand, Cambridge
Category: Commemorative events, parades and services, Historical re-enactments
Organised by: Armistice in Cambridge Inc