Conflict and Protest

Springbok Tour 1981

25 July 1981, Hamilton's Rugby Park was the scene of the mass demonstration and protest of the Springbok Tour in New Zealand. - More

Rugby Park Hamilton 25 July 1981, by Peter Lange

A look at the protest of the Springbok Tour of New Zealand, as told by Peter Lange, one of the protestors.
"To me and my mate Lex Dawson the events of the day were unplanned, surprising, frightening and unforgettable." - More

For Queen and for country - the Boer war

The South African war (commonly called the Boer war) was the first overseas conflict to involve New Zealand troops. In October of 1899, 10 days after the outbreak of war, New Zealand troops were given a send off from Wellington. Prime Minister Seddon proclaimed that New Zealanders 'would fight for one flag, one Queen, one tongue, and for one country - Britain' - More