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1950s
Events In History
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Waitangi Day
Every year on 6 February, New Zealand marks the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. For most people, Waitangi Day is a holiday; for many, and especially for Māori, it is a time for reflecting on the Treaty and its place in modern New Zealand. Read the full article
Page 3 - Waitangi Day 1940s-1950s
From the 1940s the Treaty and Waitangi began to find a place in the national consciousness. For most New Zealanders, they were of historical interest
Korean War
New Zealand was involved militarily in Korea from 1950 to 1957, first as part of the United Nations 'police action' to repel North Korea's invasion of its southern neighbour, and then in a garrison role after the armistice in July 1953. Read the full article
Page 1 - New Zealand in the Korean War
New Zealand was involved militarily in Korea from 1950 to 1957, first as part of the United Nations 'police action' to repel North Korea's invasion of its southern neighbour, and
Page 2 - Background
That two Korean states existed in 1950 was an outcome of arrangements for the surrender of Japan in August 1945 which had resulted in the entry of both Soviet and American forces
Page 3 - The 'first' and 'second' Korean Wars
New Zealand was one of the first states to answer the Security Council's call for combat assistance (16 would eventually do so). The government offered two frigates on 29 June
Page 4 - Kayforce joins the conflict
In January 1951 a further New Zealand contingent joined the UN Command – Kayforce. On 26 July 1950, in response to another plea from the UN Secretary-General, Trygve Lie, the
Page 5 - The Commonwealth Division
In October 1951, now deployed on the Imjin River as part of 28th British Commonwealth Infantry Brigade, the New Zealand gunners took part in Operation Commando, an advance of 5 to
Page 6 - End of the conflict
At the end of 1951, a stalemate emerged as both sides improved their defensive positions. The front took on the character of a hilly Western Front. Much bitter fighting took place
Page 7 - Impact of the war
About 4700 men served in Kayforce and a further 1300 on the frigates during the seven years of New Zealand’s involvement in Korea. Forty-five men lost their lives in this period,
Page 8 - Korean War Roll of Honour
Roll of Honour of New Zealanders killed during the Korean War,
Page 9 - The Bob Jagger photographs
Collection of previously unpublished images of the Korean War by Kiwi gunner Bob
Page 10 - Kiwi stories
Listen to some of the stories of New Zealanders involved in the Korean War,
The 1950s
The 1950s saw New Zealanders fight in the Korean War, conquer Mt Everest and crack the 2 million population mark, among many other things. We provide an overview of the decade and a year-by-year breakdown of some of the key events. Read the full article
Page 1 - The 1950s
The 1950s saw New Zealanders fight in the Korean War, conquer Mt Everest and crack the 2 million population mark, among many other things. We provide an overview of the decade and
Page 4 - 1951 - key events
A selection of key events in New Zealand for
Page 5 - 1952 - key events
Yvette Williams leaps for
Page 7 - 1954 - key events
Key events from New Zealand history for
Page 8 - 1955 - key events
A selection of key events in New Zealand for
Page 9 - 1956 - key events
A selection of key events in New Zealand from
Page 10 - 1957 - key events
Some key events from
Page 11 - 1958 - key events
Key events from
Page 12 - 1959 - key events
Key events from
Page 13 - Further information
Recommended links and books relating to New Zealand in the
Main image: The Governor-General arrives
Aides-de-camp salute as the Governor-General designate, Sir Charles Willoughby Moke Norrie (1952–7) and Lady Norrie descend the gangway on their arrival in New Zealand.
