Personal details
Full Name:
- Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Hērangi, Te Kirihaehae Te Puea
Lifetime:
- 9 Nov 1883–12 Oct 1952
Te Puea Hērangi was granddaughter of the second Māori King. She was a staunch opponent of conscription for Waikato during the First World War and a prominent advocate for Tainui.
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Māori and the Second World War
Despite some opposition, nearly 16,000 Māori enlisted for service during the Second World War. By 1945, 28 (Maori) Battalion had became one of New Zealand's most celebrated and decorated units. But Māori contributed to the war effort in many different ways, at home and overseas.
- Page 1 - Māori and the Second World WarDespite some opposition, nearly 16,000 Māori enlisted for service during the Second World War. By 1945, 28 (Maori) Battalion had became one of New Zealand's most celebrated and
Māori War Effort Organisation
The Maori War Effort Organisation was formed during the Second World War to assist with recruitment for the forces and war-related service.
- Page 3 - Difficult times When the Maori War Effort Organisation was established, the government had estimated that it would have a six-month life at a cost of £7,000. In 1943 Paikea asked that the
Māori and the First World War
Māori reactions to serving in the First World War largely reflected iwi experiences of British actions in the 19th century.
- Page 3 - Māori objection to conscriptionMāori served in the First World War in the Maori Contingent. At home, some Māori strongly opposed
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Main image: Te Puea Hērangi
This photograph of Tainui-Waikato leader Te Kirihaehae Te Puea Hērangi was taken about 1938.
