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New Zealand History
History of Maori and European settlement in New Zealand: people, places, dates, and events.
751 Questions
How many copies of the waitangi treaty are there?
The number of copies, including preservation copies made by museums and other institutions, is unknown. There are, however, three versions reported out: an original in the English language (signed in 1840) which was followed by a second version in the Maori language; and a third version --- referenced as the Kawharu Translation --- which is the English translation of the Maori version, as issued in 1987 by a private party, Sir Hugh Kawharu. The Kawharu Translation was used in the appellate court filing for NZ Maori Council v Attorney-General [1987] 1 NZLR 641, 664. It has been formally adopted by the Waitangi Tribunal of New Zealand and is available in print.
What happened to the Rainbow Warrior?
The Greenpeace flagship, the 'Rainbow Warrior', was named after a North American Indian legend, and launched in 1978. The ship arrived in New Zealand in July 1985 in preparation for leading a flotilla of boats to Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific Ocean to protest against French nuclear tests on the atoll.
Just before midnight on 10 July 1985, underwater charges which had been placed by frogmen on the hull of the Rainbow Warrior, exploded, sinking the vessel while it was in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand. One person was killed in the explosion, Portuguese photographer Fernando Periero. On 22 September 1985, Prime Minister of France Laurent Fabius admitted that the bombing had been carried out by 2 secret agents belonging to the French foreign intelligence agency, DGSC, or Directorate-General for External Security. This was despite a major cover-up operation in which the French Government denied its involvement. (source: today.wmit.net - 22 September)
How young was the youngest Anzac and what was his name?
James Charles Martin and was aged 14 and nine months. He died of typhoid on a hospital boat in anzac cove.
Cape is any sleeveless outer garment, it is usually a long garment that covers only the back half of the wearer, fastening about the neck.
A day in memory of the men from Australia and New zealand who fought at GallipoliTurkey?
Anzac Day is commemorated on the 25th of April.
What has new zealand done for the world?
First country to give women the vote; Ed Hillary - Everest and South Pole; Brian Wilkins -DNA team with Crick&Watson; Ernest Rutherford - atomic physics, Alan MacDiarmid, - Nobel prize in Chemistry, 2000.
William Hall (1778-1844) and Thomas Kendall (1778?-1832) were Church Missionary Society members who founded the Rangihoua Mission in the Bay of Islands.
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However Hongi Hika, another chief, did visit England in 1820.
do you mean who built the sky tower?..different companies were contracted to build different areas, such as the tower part and the revolving top.
The Sky Tower was built between 1994 and 1997 in Auckland City, New Zealand. A link is provided.
People travel wanganui river in these starting with c?
Some people use a canoe on the Whanganui River.
What is the verse that is read at ANZAC services before the last post?
It is called the "Ode of Remembrance" and is part of a much larger verse by Laurence Binyon called "For the Fallen" written in 1914.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
The "Ode of Remembrance" is read at ANZAC Day services, on Remembrance Day (11th of November), and is usually read aloud every night at RSL's around the country.
The Reverend Samuel Marsden was born in Yorkshire in 1764. After he was ordained in 1793, he sailed for the new penal colony of New South Wales, arriving on 10 March 1794. He settled in Parramatta, becoming Chaplain, landowner and magistrate. He also earned a reputation as the "Flogging Parson", because even by the standards of his day, he inflicted extremely severe, cruel punishments. His savagery to convicts was probably the result of his hatred for Roman Catholics, as many convicts were political prisoners of Irish origin.
Despite his reputation in Australia, Marsden was instrumental in starting the Christian missions to New Zealand, where he and others were well received among the Maori people. He is credited with holding the first Christian service in the Islands on Christmas Day in 1814. Marsden is thus remembered favourably in New Zealand, and it is believed he is the one who introduced sheep to the islands.
How is the Anzac legend commemorated in contemporary times?
The ANZAC legend is commemorated in contemporary times through annual ANZAC services, held on 25 April, the anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs at Gallipoli.
These services incorporate elements such as:
- singing of either, or sometimes both of the Australian and New Zealand National Anthems (Advance Australia Fair and God Defend New Zealand)
- prayer for the Queens and the Commonwealth, for the Nation and a prayer for peace
- incorporation of the symbols of ANZAC, e.g. Medals; Reverse Arms; Catafalque; Rosemary; Poppy/ Poziéres
- reading of the poems "For the Fallen" by Laurence Binyon and "In Flanders' Fields" by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae
- Those gathered for the service repeat the last line of the final verse of "For the Fallen":
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
- A catafalque guard of honour around the war memorial, provided by Uniformed service personnel
- sometimes singing of war songs such as It's a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack Up Your Troubles
- singing of hymns that remember the dead, such as "Abide With Me" and "Eternal father Strong to Save" (the latter being a mariners' hymn)
- laying of the ANZAC wreaths
- bugle renditions of The Last Post and Reveille
- One minute's silence
Many cities also have marches through their streets, usually to the war memorial or similar shrine of remembrance where the commemorative service is held. The state Governor takes the salute. Veterans of all wars in which Australia has been involved are remembered, not just those of Gallipoli. Present day serving members of the armed forces also march, with music provided by pipe and other community and service bands. Public attendance at the events is increasing in recent years.
The ANZAC Day march is usually followed by social gatherings of veterans, hosted either in a pub or in an RSL Club, often including a traditional Australian gambling game called "two-up", which was an extremely popular past-time with ANZAC soldiers.
