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28 (Maori) Battalion: Second New Zealand
 

28 (Maori) Battalion: Second New Zealand (Hardback)

By Cody, J. F.

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The Maori warrior in New Zealand first came to prominence during the land wars of the 19th Century. During these conflicts, they were known as fierce opponents, as well as courageous allies. Subsequently, and especially based on the Treaty of Waitangi, the Maori felt that they ow ...

ISBN 9780987667519
Published 20 December 2012 by John Douglas Publishing
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Bunty Preece: Soldier of the 28 (Maori) Battalion
  

Bunty Preece: Soldier of the 28 (Maori) Battalion (Hardback)

By O'Connor, Tom

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The story of Alfred (Bunty) Preece of the Chatham Islands (Moriori, KaIi Tahu), soldier, farmer, local body politician, kaumatua and advocate for his people. Includes his recollections of the Italian Campaign of World War Two while serving with the D Company 28 (MaIori) Battalio ...

ISBN 9780987666543
Published 1 January 2012 by John Douglas Publishing
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The Story of Gate Pa, April 29th, 1864
 

The Story of Gate Pa, April 29th, 1864 (Paperback)

By Mair, Gilbert

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ISBN 9781877346309
Published 1 July 2010
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Willie Apiata VC: The Reluctant Hero
  

Willie Apiata VC: The Reluctant Hero (Trade Paperback/Paperback, new edition softcover)

By Little, Paul

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'At 0900 on Sunday 01 July my CO handed me three letters to read. The first was from the Governor General, the second from the Prime Minister and the third was from the Minister of Defence. These letters informed me that I had been awarded the Victoria Cross for New Zealand (V.C. ...

ISBN 9780143010944
Published 27 August 2012 by Penguin
Interest Age Young Adults
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Contested Ground: Te Whenua i Tohea - the Taranaki Wars 1860-1881
  

Contested Ground: Te Whenua i Tohea - the Taranaki Wars 1860-1881 (Hardback)

Edited by Day, Kelvin

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2010 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki Wars, and this thoughtful and informative volume helps shed new light on the people and political landscape of 19th century Taranaki and the legacy of the wars on the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

ISBN 9781869694111
Published 7 May 2010 by Huia Publishers
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Maori in the Great War
  

Maori in the Great War (Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

By Cowan, James

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This book is about Maori soldiers in the Great War who served in Gallipoli, France and Belgium. Contains a detailed nominal roll.

ISBN 9781877427343
Published 17 April 2011 by Willson Scott Publishing
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The Musket Wars: A History of Inter-iwi Conflict 1806-1845
 

The Musket Wars: A History of Inter-iwi Conflict 1806-1845 (Paperback, new edition (reproduces the revised 2001 edition))

By Crosby, Ron; Introduction by King, Michael

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First published by Reed in 1999, with an introduction by Michael King, The Musket Wars established Ron Crosby's reputation as a daring, original chronicler of New Zealand history. This best-selling history provides the first comprehensive account of the wars that ravaged the co ...

ISBN 9781877514449
Published 25 October 2012 by Oratia Media
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Haruru Mai by Briar Grace-Smith and Strange Resting Places by Paolo Rotondo and Rob Mokaraka
 

Haruru Mai by Briar Grace-Smith and Strange Resting Places by Paolo Rotondo and Rob Mokaraka (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Grace-Smith, Briar; Rotondo, Paolo; Mokaraka, Rob

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In Haruru Mai, a MaIori Battalion veteran returns to his small Northland hometown after forty years. His arrival revives anxieties over land and family, and MaIori participation in the war. He becomes romantically involved with Paloma and, haunted by the death of a fellow MaIori ...

ISBN 9780908607440
Published 3 October 2012 by Playmarket
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