Robert Hickson • Apr 25, 2018 •
As we always do this time of year in NZ we look back and honour past wartime sacrifices, and reflect on how they have shaped the national mindset and identity. That’s important to do, but it seems that as a country we spend a lot of time in reflection and too little looking forward. Well, you may say, the world … Read More
Brendan Moyle • Apr 25, 2014 •
Today was the 99th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing in World War One, and for Australia and New Zealand, an event that left its mark on the numbers of men killed and wounded. It is a poignant time. There is a sadness that propagates through... Read More
Brigid Gallagher • Apr 25, 2011 •
Outside it is raining. On the television Anzac commemorations from around the country have been demonstrating that even with rain, people still want to remember our past servicemen and military events. But it is the physical elements of our Anzac day celebrations that have set me thinking…and an article in our local paper, the Waihi Leader. And then I thought I would … Read More