Story: Parades and protest marches

More links and websites

• Anzac Day

  Information on Anzac Day, when New Zealanders remember soldiers who have died in wars and honour returned servicemen and women.

• Peace Celebrations in 1919

  Peace celebrations were held in New Zealand in 1919 following the end of the First World War.

• Protest and Reform

  Information on protests against the Springbok Tour, and for a nuclear-free New Zealand.

• The Anti-Vietnam War Movement

  Information on protests against the Vietnam War.

More suggestions and sources

• Clarke, Alison Jane. ‘Feasts and fasts: holidays, religion and ethnicity in 19th century Otago’. PhD thesis, University of Otago, 2003.
• Locke, Elsie. Peace people: a history of peace activities in New Zealand. Christchurch: Hazard Press, 1992.
• Phillips, Jock. Royal summer: the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to New Zealand, 1953–54. Wellington: Historical Branch, Dept. of Internal Affairs; Daphne Brasell Associates, 1993.
• Scott, Dick. 151 days: the great waterfront lockout and supporting strikes, February 15–July 15, 1951. Auckland: Reed, 1991 (originally published 1952).