Māori Battalion

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The Maori Pioneer Battalion-SJ L3 June 2014 (1).pdf

Audio - Māori Battalion

28th Māori Battalion

L4 June 2014 King and Country.pdf

Maori War Effort Organisation 1942-1945The Maori War Effort Organisation was formed during the Second World War to assist with recruitment for the forces and war-related service.

SPG+0470+Ngarimu+Cultural+Learning+Resource+A3_NZC_web2.pdf

Beyond the Lines

This video will help with our descriptive writing and looking at how we can describe feelings

New Zealand and the Victoria CrossThe Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for ‘valour in the face of the enemy’ to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. A total of 22 VCs have been awarded to New Zealand military personnel, including two won by Charles Upham.

War and the 28th Māori Battalion

Read about the story of the 28th

Rendition of the Haka

Try learning this haka and why it is significant to the 28th Māori Battalion

Māori and the Second World WarDespite some opposition, nearly 16,000 Māori enlisted for service during the Second World War. By 1945, 28 (Maori) Battalion had became one of New Zealand's most celebrated and decorated units. But Māori contributed to the war effort in many different ways, at home and overseas.

28th Companies

Learn more about each company and where they come from.

What were their specific skills

Writing Exemplar

Check out this Descriptive Writing Exemplar about a battle of the 28th Māori Battalion.

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