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Miki Harrison talks about cultural and haunting experiences

This is one of a series of interviews conducted as part of an oral and photographic history of C Company of the 28th Māori Battalion.  The project commenced in 1994 and the Nga Taonga a Nga Tama

Reference:
Nga Taonga a Nga Tamatoa Trust
This excerpt has been reproduced with the permission of Sonia Clarke daughter of Miki Harrison.

Sir Henare Ngata recalls the Reinforcement Company's capture in Greece

In late March 1941 the Second New Zealand Division was sent from Egypt to Greece.

Reference:
Nga Taonga a Nga Tamatoa Trust.
This excerpt has been reproduced with the permission of Sir Henare Ngata.

Arthur Brooking discusses the Battle for Greece

One of a series of interviews conducted as part of an oral and photographic history of C Company of the 28th Maori Battalion.  The project commenced in 1994 and the Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa

Reference:

Nga Taonga a Nga Tama Toa Trust.  
This excerpt has been reproduced with the permission of both Arthur Brooking and his family.

US Marines footage of the Ngārimu VC Investiture

This silent film footage shows performances from the ceremony to mark the investiture of 2nd Lieutenant Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu's Victoria Cross.

Reference:
Footage supplied by Susan Strange. Held at the U.S. National Archives & Records Administration. © U.S. Marine Corps.

Royal ceremony for Haane Manahi in 2007

TV3 News coverage of the ceremony to honour Haane Manahi held at Te Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu, Rotorua on 17 March 2007.

Reference:
Film provided via YouTube by 'billymaoribattalion'.

28th Maori Battalion Reunion 2008

Film by Tolaga Bay Area School student Hine Parata-Walker of the reunion of the 28th Māori Battalion held at Te Poho ō Rāwiri Marae, Turanga on 21-23 March 2008.

Reference:
Copyright Hine Parata-Walker

Māori Rehab - Farms at Wairoa part 2

'Hurumua' was a rehabilitation scheme for former members of the Māori Battalion run on a farm owned by Turi Carroll. Read more about the farm here.

Reference:
WEEKLY REVIEW No. 402, Archives NZ - See reference on their film wiki website

Māori Rehab - Farms at Wairoa part 1

'Hurumua' was a rehabilitation scheme for former members of the Māori Battalion run on a farm owned by Turi Carroll. Read more about the farm here.

Reference:
WEEKLY REVIEW No. 402, Archives NZ - See reference on their film wiki website

Opening of Nūhaka meeting house

This National Film Unit Weekly Review film shows the official opening of the Ngāti Kahungunu war memorial meeting house at Nūhaka, Hawke's Bay, on 27 August 1949.

Reference:
WEEKLY REVIEW No. 420, Archives NZ - See reference on their film wiki website

Māori Battalion returns part 3

This National Film Unit Weekly Review film shows the return of the Māori Battalion to Wellington on 23 January 1946.

Reference:
WEEKLY REVIEW No. 232, Archives NZ - See reference on their film wiki website

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