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28th (Māori) Battalion: Their bravery and selflessness will forever be remembered and honored. We stand on the shoulders of these heroes, and it is our responsibility to carry on their legacy and make the most of the freedom and opportunities they fought for. We must also remember and acknowledge the impact of war on the families and communities of the 28th (Māori) Battalion. The sacrifices made b

y these soldiers have left a lasting impact on those they left behind, and it is important to recognize and support them as well. We honor the memory of the 28th (Māori) Battalion and pay tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. Their legacy will live on forever, and we will always be grateful for their service.

24/04/2023

Famous War Songs of the Māori Battalion.

Ake, ake kia kaha e!

24/04/2023

A large contingent, they gather today
At the war cemetery so far away
To honour the fallen, the brave and the true
Who gave their all, for me and for you

Among them is Taina Ngarimu, with a heavy heart
Searching for his uncle, never to depart
Umuariki Te Kani, a hero in his own right
Lies in a distant land, far from sight

But Taina is here, to pay his respects
To a loved one who gave his all, with no regrets
He ponders on the loss of innocent lives
And the sacrifice of loved ones, who survive

Rest in love, dear loved one, he whispers today
I will carry your memories back home, I say
I will tell of the great warrior, and your comrades too
For your sacrifice, we are forever grateful to you

The price paid by those left behind, we can never repay
But on this day, we honour you in every way
Your legacy lives on, in our hearts and minds
For the fallen, we will always remember and find

So Taina leaves, with a heavy heart
But with memories and love, never to depart
For his uncle, and all who lie in distant lands
We will always remember, with hearts in our hands.

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

24/04/2023

Au e Ihu, the hymn of the brave
The Maori Battalion's anthem, it is said
A song that echoes with pride and sorrow
For those who fought for a better tomorrow

The sound of the old people, so strong and true
Reminds us of those who fought through and through
They stood tall in the face of danger and fear
For the love of their country, their whanau so dear

Look down upon us, dear Lord above
As we honour those who served with love
We remember the fallen, the brave and the true
For their sacrifice, we are forever in awe of you

The sons, the fathers, the grandfathers too
They fought for our freedom, for me and for you
Their bravery and courage, we cannot forget
For the Maori Battalion, we owe them a debt

Lest we forget, we pledge today
To remember their sacrifice in every way
To keep their memories alive, forevermore
For the Maori Battalion, we will always adore

Au e Ihu, the hymn of the Maori Battalion
Their legacy lives on, like a never-ending chalice
For the love of their country, they gave their all
We honour them today, we hear their call.

On this day in 2023, we pause to rememberThe brave men and women who fought with valourFor the freedom we now cherish so...
24/04/2023

On this day in 2023, we pause to remember
The brave men and women who fought with valour
For the freedom we now cherish so dear
We honour their sacrifice, so sincere

ANZAC Day, a solemn occasion
To honour the fallen with great admiration
Their courage and bravery, we cannot deny
As we pay tribute to them with tears in our eye

They fought in lands so far away
In trenches deep, day after day
To secure our future, they gave their all
Their sacrifice, we must never let fall

In foreign soil, they found their rest
Their memories, we hold to our chest
To the wives and children, we send our love
For their sacrifice, we are forever in awe

As years go by, their memories remain
We honour their legacy, we proclaim
To the last surviving vet, we give our salute
For you represent the courage of the absolute

Lest we forget, we pledge today
To remember those who fought in every way
Their selflessness and heroism, we will always see
On this day in 2023, and for eternity.

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
Lest We Forget.

Sir Robert Gillies receiving his knighthood-On behalf of all his mates, all 3600 of them from the 28th Māori Battalion. ...
04/05/2022

Sir Robert Gillies receiving his knighthood-On behalf of all his mates, all 3600 of them from the 28th Māori Battalion.

He is a legend❤️🇮🇹

Sir Bom initially turned down the honour because of the Crown's treatment of Māori who returned from war.

04/05/2022

The arrival of Sir Robert Gillies at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington, where Sir Robert and Willie Apiata VC laid wreaths for the 3600 members of the battalion, 649 of whom lost their lives in the four years the battalion fought in North Africa, Greece, Crete and Italy. ❤️🇮🇹

24/04/2022

🌺 War Songs - Lest We Forget

Ake, Ake, Kia Kaha E
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Ake, Ake, Kia Kaha E

24/04/2022

🌺 We Will Remember Them

24/04/2022

🌺 Ka maumahara Tonu Tātau Kia Rātau.

Whirimako Black follows the footsteps of her father, Stewart Black, to the battlefields and Commonwealth war cemeteries ...
24/04/2022

Whirimako Black follows the footsteps of her father, Stewart Black, to the battlefields and Commonwealth war cemeteries of Cassino, Italia.

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-black-legacy-2014

The Black Legacy - In this 2014 documentary, singer Whirimako Black explores the World War II experience of her late father Stewart Black (who enlisted as Tai Paraki), and its legacy for his whānau. With her daughter Ngatapa — also a singer — Whirimako returns to Cassino in Italy. The 1944 batt...

🌺 Cassino 60 Years On with Stewart Black and Brick Lorrimer
24/04/2022

🌺 Cassino 60 Years On with Stewart Black and Brick Lorrimer

Monte Cassino - 60 Years On - In early 1944 the Italian town of Cassino was the site of a devastating World War ll battle. Kiwi soldiers were part of the Allied forces attacking a German-held stronghold. Kiwi General Bernard Freyberg made the decision to bomb the town, including an iconic 1,400 year...

24/04/2022

🌺 A Song tribute to the Fallen and to the People of Italia

24/04/2022

Village Life in Italia

24/04/2022

Esperia: Te Kainga o Jo

24/04/2022

🌺 The Objective: Abbey of Monte Cassino

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🌺 We Will Remember Them

24/04/2022

🌺 The Legacy of the Battalion Lives On.

24/04/2022

🌺 For God. For King. For Country.

24/04/2022

🌺 We Will Remember Them.

23/04/2022

🌺 Karanga Wairua.

23/04/2022

🌺 Back on the Track following in the footsteps of the Māori Battalion.

23/04/2022

🌺 A-Company Leadership Academy on Parade

23/04/2022

🌺 In preparation for the next Kaupapa of the Day.

23/04/2022

Dawn Service - Cassino Train Station, Italia

23/04/2022

Te Rangi Hōu - Off to Dawn Service

23/04/2022

🌺 At The Rising of the Sun

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Sir Robert Gillies 28th Māori Battalion
Sir Robert Gillies 28th Māori Battalion

The arrival of Sir Robert Gillies at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington, where Sir Robert and Willie Apiata VC laid wreaths for the 3600 members of the battalion, 649 of whom lost their lives in the four years the battalion fought in North Africa, Greece, Crete and Italy. ❤️🇮🇹

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