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Kōrero: Conscription, conscientious objection and pacifism

Whārangi 4. Hononga, rauemi nō waho

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  • Conscientious objection

    This feature on the NZ History website looks at the history of conscientious objection in New Zealand.

Ētahi whakaaro puaki, takenga

  • Grant, David. Field Punishment No. 1: Archibald Baxter, Mark Briggs and New Zealand’s anti-militarist tradition. Wellington: Steele Roberts, 2008.
  • Grant, David. Out in the cold: pacifists and conscientious objectors in New Zealand during World War II. Auckland: Reed Methuen, 1986.
  • King, Michael. Moriori: a people rediscovered. Auckland: Viking, 2000.
  • Locke, Elsie. Peace people: a history of peace activities in New Zealand. Christchurch: Hazard Press, 1992.
  • Newnham, Tom. Peace Squadron: the sharp edge of nuclear protest in New Zealand. Auckland: Graphic Publications, 1986.
  • Scott, Dick. Ask that mountain: the story of Parihaka. Rosedale: Raupo, 2001.
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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārang

Mark Derby, Conscription, conscientious objection and pacifism, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/story/210538/sources (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Mark Derby, i tāngia i te 18 May 2012.