More than 450 civic war memorials, many of them very ornate, were erected to the members of the armed forces who died in the First World War (1914-18). more...
New Zealand war artists produced a vast body of work during the First World War. These pieces formed the basis of New Zealand's National Collection of War Art. more...
The involvement of the Cook Islands and Niue in the First World War meant that a day of commemoration became very important for these islands. While Armistice Day was the initial focal point, observances have gradually shifted to Anzac Day. more...