Kirjahaku

Every year on the 25th of April, thousands of New Zealanders get up very early in the morning to join dawn parade ceremonies around the country. Later, many more people attend Anzac Day services to commemorate the soldiers who died at Gallipoli in 1915 and to celebrate the spirit of the ANZACs. A rich history lies behind the meaning of Anzac Day - it is a very important day in the New Zealand calendar. In Anzac Day: The New Zealand Story you will discover: What happened at Gallipoli The order of the Anzac Day service Why we wear poppies on Anzac Day Where Anzac biscuits come from. Philippa Werry provides a wealth of captivating stories, photographs, paintings, poems, monuments and memorials in her fascinating book, which tells the story of Anzac Day in New Zealand and around the world.

The New Zealand Wars are a part of New Zealand's history that many people wish they knew more about. This book describes how the wars came about, where and when they were fought and who was involved. It looks at how they are being remembered today, including new ways of working towards understanding and reconciliation, and the Raa Maumahara National Day of Commemoration. In The New Zealand Wars, you will discover: how the wars affected women and children what happened at Parihaka the history of land confiscation and protests how the wars have featured in New Zealand art, music and literature historic places to visit all over the country Richly illustrated and well researched, the story is full of fascinating detail, eye-witness accounts and little known facts, with lists of websites, resources and books for those who want to discover more.