fundraising

Supporting the war effort

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  Thousands of New Zealanders donated money, goods or time to help those affected by the First World War.

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• Page 2 – Overview: 1914-1919

  The sacrifices of the men at the front, and the plight of those living in the war zones, drove many New Zealanders to donate money, goods and time to help the war effort. By

• Page 3 – Who were the volunteers?

  The outbreak of war saw New Zealanders from all walks of life donate money, goods and time to fundraising efforts.

• Page 4 – What were the causes?

  War relief and aid societies directed their efforts at a wide variety of causes.

• Page 5 – Supporting Belgium: Queen Elisabeth Medal

  The Belgian government created the Medaille de la Reine Elisabeth, or Queen Elisabeth Medal, to honour Belgian and foreign women who had performed outstanding services in aid

Hospital ships

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  The Maheno and Marama were the poster ships of New Zealand's First World War effort. Until 1915 these steamers had carried passengers on the Tasman route. But as casualties mounted at Gallipoli, the government - helped by a massive public fundraising campaign - converted them into state-of-the-art floating hospitals.

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• Page 3 - Gallipoli callsThe terrible casualty rate of the Gallipoli campaign spurred Governor Liverpool to raise funds for New Zealand hospital

Schools and the First World War

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  Schools and children were quickly called into action at the outset of the First World War in 1914. Developing patriotic, fit and healthy citizens was seen as important to the survival of the country and the Empire. Hundreds of teachers joined the NZEF, including many from sole-teacher schools. Almost 200 never returned.

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• Page 6 - Supporting the war effortDuring the war children were encouraged to be ‘cheerful’ and ‘helpful’, to ease the worry and sorrow of the mothers and wives of soldiers. There were also many practical