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Prisoners of War

Prisoners of war lining up for soup

During the Second World War, many New Zealanders became prisoners of war. Most were soldiers captured in Greece, Crete or North Africa. Around 9000 were held in captivity – one in 200 of New Zealand's population at the time. Read the full article

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A reprint of an article written by John Frizell (ex-POW) about the ovens used in POW camps during the Second World

Women Together

Association of Home Science Alumnae of New Zealand

Association of Home Science Alumnae of New Zealand

The Association of Home Science Alumnae of New Zealand provided home science graduates and diploma holders, home economics teachers and interested others with a professional, educational and social forum for nearly 70 years. Read the full Women Together Essay

The Edmonds cookery book has sold over 3 million copies since it was first published in 1908, making it the best-selling New Zealand book by far.