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US Forces in New Zealand

US Marines arriving in Wellington, 1942

The first American soldiers landed on New Zealand soil in June 1942, beginning an 'invasion' which would have a profound impact on both visitors and hosts over the next 18 months. Read the full article

Page 9 - Americans and Māori

After considerable tension between some Americans and Māori, strenuous efforts were made to build inter-racial bridges.