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Contents includes: The New Zealand Wars -- The land -- How we remember the wars today -- War memorials and visiting the sites -- How to find out more -- Things you can do -- Timeline.
Summary: A description of how the New Zealand wars came about, where and when they were fought, who was involved, and how they affected women and children. It explains the emergence of Kingitanga or Maori King movement, the land confiscations and the story of Parihaka. Other chapters look at war memorials, graves and monuments, the work of the Waitangi Tribunal, how the wars have featured in New Zealand art, music and literature, and how they are being remembered today, including new ways of working towards understanding and reconciliation.