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8th
MAR

Maori Battalion survivors meet for last big hui

Posted by karere under Maori News

The remaining members of the World War II Maori Battalion were in Auckland at the weekend for what was expected to be the last big reunion of its kind.

About 50 men aged between 84 and 101 who fought in the 28th Maori Battalion were welcomed on to Orakei Marae on Friday for the 30th reunion.

  • But the gathering was tipped to be the last big hui of its kind to honour the men. Organisers are planning to introduce a more intimate yearly meeting.

    • The president of the Maori Battalion Auckland Association, Brian How, said that although it was not yet confirmed, this year’s reunion was expected to be the last of its kind.

  • Organisers thought it best if the men were brought together in a smaller meeting, rather than a big hui.

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