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New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The population of New Zealand is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori as the largest minority. Elizabeth II is the Queen of New Zealand and is represented in the country by a non-political Governor-General. New Zealand was involved in a Constitutional Convention in March 1891 in Sydney, New South Wales, along with the then-colonies of Australia. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_zealand   (4264 words)

New Zealand - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) New Zealand also maintains responsibility for the foreign affairs of the self-governing countries of the Cook Islands and Niue, and administers the dependency of Tokelau. New Zealand's most popular sports are rugby (primarily rugby union but also rugby league), soccer (the most popular sport amongst children), cricket, and netball (the sport with the most players); golf, tennis, rowing and a variety of water sports, particularly sailing. New Zealand is world-famous among glider pilots for hosting the 1995 Gliding World Cup at Omarama in North Otago near the centre of the South Island. open-encyclopedia.com /New_Zealand   (2619 words)

Royal New Zealand Navy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) is the navy of New Zealand. Before establishment of the navy, the people of New Zealand paid for the building of HMS New Zealand which was at the Battle of Jutland, and which served the Royal Navy with distinction. The New Zealand Division became the Royal New Zealand Navy when the name was granted by King George VI on 1 October 1941, and by the end of World War II the RNZN had over sixty ships in commission. www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Royal_New_Zealand_Navy   (631 words)

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) The original formation (the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps), which served at Gallipoli, was commanded by General William Birdwood and comprised the Australian 1st Division and the New Zealand and Australian Division. The three Australian and one New Zealand mounted brigades were employed as infantry with ANZAC during the Gallipoli campaign. Australian and New Zealand Divisions were involved in a number of engagements during the Battle of the Somme (1916) while components of British corps but it was only during the Battle of Pozieres, 23rd July 1916, that an Anzac formation participated as a whole. www.hackettstown.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Australian_and_New_Zealand_Army_Corps   (733 words)

One More River • 2nd New Zealand Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) News of the surrender at noon on 2 May of all land, sea, and air forces commanded by Colonel-General [Heinrich] von Vietinghoff-Scheel were received gladly but without demonstration by men of the Division. 'New Zealand troops were in at the death, and have fought with tremendous tenacity throughout,' cabled Mr. New Zealand will be proud of the high position that you hold among the Armies of the Empire. www.milhist.net /history/onemoreriver.html   (2401 words)

New Zealand Army 1939-41 New Zealand's contribution to the Commonwealth war effort began with the decision taken on 6 September 1939 to mobilize a Special Force of three battalions from each of the three military districts. In New Zealand, the 14th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, NZA (41st, 42nd, 43rd Light AA Batteries) was raised in 1941 and moved to Egypt with the 5th Reinforcements on 7 April 1941. The New Zealand Territorial Force was not idle during the period from 3 September 1939 until Japan's entry into the war on 7 December 1941. home.adelphia.net /~dryan67/orders/nz.html   (1225 words)

New Zealand in the Second World War After spending a few months in Syria the division returned to Egypt in June 1942 after the fall of Tobruk, and was continuously in the field until the North African campaign ended with the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943. In September 1941 the division was redesignated the Royal New Zealand Navy. At the outbreak of war the Royal New Zealand Air Force had a total strength of 1,160 all ranks and was poorly equipped. www.diggerhistory.info /pages-nz/nz-ww2.htm   (859 words)

New Zealand Division history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) It served as part of the Australian and New Zealand Mounted Division and was deployed in April 1916 to the Sinai Peninsula. A Maori Battalion was raised and sailed from New Zealand on the 14 February 1915. The New Zealand Pioneer Battalion was formed on 20 February 1916 from the remnants of the original Maori Contingent along with reinforcements and men of the Otago Mounted Rifles. www.ake.quik.co.nz /phoar/OVER.html   (1378 words)

A Brief History of the New Zealand Navy!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) New Zealanders were eligible for service in the new naval squadron, and Reserves would help man the three ships of the new squadron that were not in full commission. By Order-in-Council of 14 March 1921, the New Zealand Naval Board was constituted for the overall direction and administration of the Navy. However the title "New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy" often gives rise to confusion, because some assume it to mean that NZ did not have a nationally-controlled naval force. www.geocities.com /Pentagon/Quarters/5116/nz_part0.html   (1573 words)

First World War.com - Who's Who - Sir Andrew Russell Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell (1868-1960) served as commander of the New Zealand Division from its formation in March 1916 until its disbandment after the armistice. Appointed to the command of the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade Russell - a formidable disciplinarian who was wholeheartedly in favour of the death penalty - inevitably served in Gallipoli in 1915. September 1916 saw the New Zealand Division - which developed a reputation as one the finest among all Allied armies - take centre stage in the first tank action at Flers (part of the wider British Somme Offensive of 1916). www.firstworldwar.com /bio/russell.htm   (453 words)

New Zealand 2nd Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) The New Zealand 2nd Division was that country's major land formation during much of World War II. Following the disasters in Europe, the division was then integrated into the regular order of battle of the Eighth Army. The division's return to Europe was made during the campaign in Italy. www.worldhistory.com /wiki/N/New-Zealand-2nd-Division.htm   (587 words)

New Zealand Division The New Zealand Division was formed in Egypt in March 1916 from the New Zealand and Australian Division. The 2nd New Zealand Brigade was formed to make the Division upto full strength. This Brigade was made up from drafts for the 1st New Zealand Brigade and was a duplication of the 1st Brigade. www.warpath.orbat.com /anzac/nz_div.htm   (130 words)

NEW ZEALAND DIVISION 1916-1919. The New Zealanders in Fra... As may be expected this is a remarkably comprehensive account of one of the finest divisions of the BEF of which Earl Haig wrote: "No Division in France built up for itself a finer reputation, whether for the gallantry of its conduct in battle or for the excellence of its behaviour out of the line. - The NZ Division of this history was formed in Egypt in March 1916 with the transference of the Australian units of the old composite division, which had fought at Gallipoli, to Australian formations and the raising of fresh NZ units to take their place thus creating a purely New Zealand division. The division fought on the Somme, at Messines, at Third Ypres as part of II Anzac Corps; when the Germans struck in March 1918 the division was transferred to IV Corps (Harper) in Byng's Third Army where it stayed to the end of the war. www.naval-military-press.com /books/details/7442.htm   (506 words)

HISTORY OF THE DIVISIONS In the current IADR connotative sense, "Division" implies separate large bodies of members that have organized on different continents of the world and have at present considerable autonomy, although their members clearly recognized them as constituents of the parent organization. The Japanese Division of the IADR was founded on 6 November 1954 at a meeting held at the School of Dentistry of the Tokyo Medical and Dental University. The Secretary of the Division was Erik Hjørting-Hansen. www.iadr.com /about/iadr/history/ch13.html   (4811 words)

First World War.com - The Western Front Today - New Zealand Memorial, 'sGravenstafel Tasked with the capture of the village of Gravenstafel during the Third Battle of Ypres - Passchendaele - New Zealand forces attacked on 4 October 1917. In spite of heavy ground the New Zealanders made good progress and secured their objectives by the end of the first day, including the capture of Gravenstafel. To commemorate the New Zealand victory a monument was erected in the village. www.firstworldwar.com /today/nzgravenstafel.htm   (180 words)

NZEF. New Zealand Expeditionary Force The New Zealand troops were then transferred to the Western Front in France. An unidentified New Zealander outside his dugout in a trench during World War I. A sign above the 'door' reads "Whangamomona" which may be where the soldier hails from. Assigned to the New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, New Zealand and Australian Division. www.diggerhistory.info /pages-nz/nzef.htm   (1467 words)

New Zealand Division of RINA New Zealand Division of RINA to be formed. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Naval Architectural Society of New Zealand have agreed to merge to form the New Zealand Division of RINA. New Zealand has developed an international reputation for the successful design and construction of small craft, and the merger will provide the opportunity for all naval architects in New Zealand to share and develop their knowledge in existing and new areas of the industry worldwide. www.marinetalk.com /articles_HTML/ROY00612243IN.html   (197 words)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Antarctic Division - New Zealand and Antarctica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) New Zealand is one of the twelve original signatories to the Antarctic Treaty. New Zealand scientists cooperate on Antarctic research with scientists from a number of countries including the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, Sweden, Canada, South Africa, France, Spain and Malaysia. New Zealand’s involvement in Antarctica offers it the opportunity to play a constructive and influential role in a region of the world of direct interest to it and which is governed according to the principles of international cooperation, environmental stewardship and the pursuit of scientific knowledge. www.mft.govt.nz /foreign/antarctica/relationship/nzantarctica.html   (769 words)

Used Book Central Search / merchant: New Zealand Military Books Covers the role of the New Zealand Division in the Italian campaign from late 1943 to March 1944 when the Division was withdrawn from the battle for Cassino. The particular difficulties encountered in each area the New Zealand Division served are well covered - from the mountains of Greece, through the defence and evacuation of Crete, the mobile war of the desert, to the final victory in Italy where Signals had to ford river after river to re-established communications. Attention is given to the administrative changes made to military medical services in New Zealand between the world wars, followed by detail on both the administration and logistical aspects of the war in the Desert and in Italy. www.usedbookcentral.com /texis/ubc/searchbooks,sid,10649,jump,20.html   (2104 words)

Australian Military Units The New Zealand and Australian Division was formed in December 1914 from the New Zealand Infantry Brigade, the 4th Australian Infantry Brigade and two mounted Brigades (1st Australian Light Horse and the New Zealand Mounted Rifles). As the new Division was almost equally divided between New Zealand and Australian troops (except that New Zealand provided its artillery), the title chosen for it was the "New Zealand and Australian Division". The staff of the division came with Major General Godley from New Zealand. www.awm.gov.au /units/event_107.asp   (101 words)

Panzer Abwehr: The 10th Armoured Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) The 10th Armoured Division was formed from the 1st Cavalry Division. Their tanks had been previously used to equip the older divisions after the disaster at Gazala that had resulted in the loss of Tobruk. The 9th eventually was attached to the New Zealand Division, when the New Zealand Division became a new model mechanized division. panzer-abwehr.blogspot.com /2005/04/10th-armoured-division.html   (247 words)

Cyndi's List - New Zealand For those researching the Royal New Zealand Fencibles, a corp of retired soldiers from Britain and Ireland who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand 1847-1852 and formed the defence force which protected the early settlers of Auckland. Index of the Wellington, New Zealand newspaper notices for births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries, and in memoriam published daily since 1st January 2000. Shipwreck on the coast of New Zealand in 1862. www.cyndislist.com /newzealand.htm   (2337 words)

The Anzacs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) ANZAC is the acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, the formation created in December 1914 by grouping the Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Expeditionary Force stationed in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant-General William Birdwood. The small cove where Australian and New Zealand troops landed was quickly designated 'Anzac', and the word was soon being used to describe all Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought on the peninsula, and eventually any Australian or New Zealand soldier. In both Australia and New Zealand Anzac Day, on 25 April, is the main day of remembrance for the fallen in all wars. www.nzhistory.net.nz /Gallery/Anzac/ANZACes.htm   (374 words)

0790008521 Desert Duel : New Zealand’s North African War 1940–43   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) These observations are at odds with post-war attempts to ‘de-mythologise’ New Zealand’s desert war — to cut the Kiwi contribution down to a size befitting a small South Pacific nation. Desert Duel tells the story of New Zealand’s desert war, which surged back and forth across the arid, stony wastes of Egypt and Lybia for nearly four years from 1940. In a lively and well-illustrated account, making extensive use of original source material, Matthew Wright argues that modern efforts to re-interpret the performance of the New Zealanders and their commander are not supported by the documented facts. www.the-bookshelf.com /50884.htm   (267 words)

Wellington Scottish Pipes and Drums Those parts of the New Zealand Division that had escaped were sent to Egypt to take part in the Western Desert campaign. The 22nd Battalion pipe band was reformed with new pipes and drums which had again been procured by the efforts of Ian Cameron and the Pipe Band Association. The fortunes of the "new" 22nd Battalion band were happier and it quickly grew in size. www.wspd.wellington.net.nz /wspd/history4.htm   (1288 words)

Study Abroad New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19) It is home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company, the New Zealand School of Dance, the New Zealand Drama School, and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, whose principals and players are engaged as tutors and often perform at Victoria. Many of New Zealand's world renowned adventure activities are easily accessible, giving students the opportunity to both succeed in their studies and appreciate a lifestyle unique to New Zealand. The city is New Zealand's harbour capital, it is vibrant and safe and is renowned for its cafes, arts and sports mad culture. www.studyabroad.com /simplehtml/white/New_Zealand.html   (8867 words)

2nd New Zealand Division New Zealand Division, by Brad Chappell (The Regimental Warpath 1914-1918) Order of Battle, New Zealand Divison, March 1941, by David Ryan. Stewart, H. The New Zealand Division : a popular history based on official records. www.regiments.org /formations/nz-divbde/div02.htm   (99 words)

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