I am an Aussie in NSW, Australia. I married a New Zealand lady. We were together for 26 years and have three wonderful children. The remarkable thing about NZ society is that its very inclusive. There is no racial disharmony in a country that is 30% Maori. Anglo New Zealanders are educated from the earliest age to understand and fully embrace its Polynesian ancestry. Children are immersed in a loving yet sometimes fierce culture. It is everywhere. Its the thing that defines New Zealanders and which makes them so special. I have a family in New Zealand. My ex wife's relatives embrace me whenever I visit them or when they come here to visit me. As a consequence, my own children embrace Maori culture too. New Zealanders are our brothers and sisters. We fought wars together, play sport against them and love them to bits. It was a standing joke that NZ should become the 7th State of Australia. Thats an insult. If anything, Australia should be New Zealands third Island.
Such a moving ceremony. So proud of the whole service and being a New Zealander. These occassions should be prime TV for all New Zealanders to remember and be proud of our history and our future that they so gallantly fought for us to be able to enjoy.
This special remembrance also celebrates the close bond between Maori and Pakeha. The blending of these two cultures in the NZ Armed Forces received a double standing ovation from the people of Belgium. They applauded because they have never seen two cultures standing tall, standing proud and standing side by side.
My late GrandFather was one of the very few who survived the battles of October 4th,1917. Somewhere over there, the atoms of his cousin (and thus; my cousin) still remain: His Name is on a Memorial Plaque in the main Commonwealth Military Cemetery at Ypres. In Memoriam to the Fallen, of both sides: Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, NZ.
My great great Uncle William James Brown also is still below the dirt somewhere near Bellevue Spur. He was part of an attack in the same week, his death is recorded as 1st of october which is probably not correct as this is when the Kiwis were fighting for Gravenstafel spur closer to Ypres. Perhaps he was friends or knew your cousin, but for sure both of them share an eternal bond now. Regards, Jarrod
Stille Nacht, Heiliges Nacht: ::: Strange (perhaps) to tell it: But: During those Christmasses of 1914 and 1915, The Kiwis Sang "Silent Night" ("Stille Nacht") in German, whilst the Germans Sang "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night") in English. My Late GrandFather's Letters-Home record this unusual fact: despite the Official Histories of both sides never having recorded this detail. Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, NZ.
I am an Aussie in NSW, Australia. I married a New Zealand lady. We were together for 26 years and have three wonderful children. The remarkable thing about NZ society is that its very inclusive. There is no racial disharmony in a country that is 30% Maori. Anglo New Zealanders are educated from the earliest age to understand and fully embrace its Polynesian ancestry. Children are immersed in a loving yet sometimes fierce culture. It is everywhere. Its the thing that defines New Zealanders and which makes them so special. I have a family in New Zealand. My ex wife's relatives embrace me whenever I visit them or when they come here to visit me. As a consequence, my own children embrace Maori culture too. New Zealanders are our brothers and sisters. We fought wars together, play sport against them and love them to bits.
It was a standing joke that NZ should become the 7th State of Australia. Thats an insult. If anything, Australia should be New Zealands third Island.
Such a moving ceremony. So proud of the whole service and being a New Zealander.
These occassions should be prime TV for all New Zealanders to remember and be proud of our history and our future that they so gallantly fought for us to be able to enjoy.
New Zealand is simply a magnificent country. Good evening from Scotland.
tears and tears , thank you NEW ZEALAND greets from Belguim
Those of us present will never hear “Bring Him Home” without thinking of this occasion. Brilliant!
This lady is a pleasure to listen to, kiwis have beautiful remembrance ceremonies for their fallen comrades. Kudos NZDF.
I was there! Very beautiful and emotional!
This special remembrance also celebrates the close bond between Maori and Pakeha. The blending of these two cultures in the NZ Armed Forces received a double standing ovation from the people of Belgium. They applauded because they have never seen two cultures standing tall, standing proud and standing side by side.
My late GrandFather was one of the very few who survived the battles of October 4th,1917.
Somewhere over there, the atoms of his cousin (and thus; my cousin) still remain: His Name is on a Memorial Plaque in the main Commonwealth Military Cemetery at Ypres.
In Memoriam to the Fallen, of both sides:
Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, NZ.
My great great Uncle William James Brown also is still below the dirt somewhere near Bellevue Spur.
He was part of an attack in the same week, his death is recorded as 1st of october which is probably not correct as this is when the Kiwis were fighting for Gravenstafel spur closer to Ypres.
Perhaps he was friends or knew your cousin, but for sure both of them share an eternal bond now.
Regards, Jarrod
So glad I was there!
Stille Nacht, Heiliges Nacht: :::
Strange (perhaps) to tell it: But: During those Christmasses of 1914 and 1915, The Kiwis Sang "Silent Night" ("Stille Nacht") in German, whilst the Germans Sang "Stille Nacht" ("Silent Night") in English.
My Late GrandFather's Letters-Home record this unusual fact:
despite the Official Histories of both sides never having recorded this detail.
Kind and Respectful Regards, Uyraell, NZ.
Cannot help tears....
God bless New Zealand. Greeting from S.Korea.
When you remember your past you have the right to forge your future.
very emotional singing at the end. An,d the Haka to conclude. What a Haka too
Brian Neale A
does anyone know the song played at 29:13?
It is part of the Paschendale suite Requium Movement.
Gentlemen where is the sincerity and emotion in your rendition of the Ode? Come on gents..Just saying hee hee.