Author Archives: Pekka Malkamaki

New Zealand’s first memorial museum in Europe for Kiwi soldiers who died on the continent during World War One will open in France this October with an innovative visitor experience created by Wētā Workshop. The New Zealand Liberation Museum – Te Arawhata will commemorate the triumph of Kiwi soldiers who liberated the people of Le […]

On Thursday’s show (Bastille Day – with Ro hosting from home with the ‘Rona and Jamie off playing golf), Jamie left a pre-recorded chat with Sir Don McKinnon to play and the feedback was incredible! Sir Don, a legend of NZ politics (Deputy PM 1990-96), was making his way to France to help raise awareness […]

Wētā Workshop is embarking on its latest venture, bringing to life a pivotal moment in New Zealand’s WWI history thousands of kilometres away from Wellington in a small French town, Le Quesnoy.  Opening to the public in a phased manner from ANZAC Day 2023, the living memorial museum and visitor centre will honour New Zealand’s […]

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed this week by the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and its French equivalent, Union Nationale des Combattants (UNC). The ceremony took place in Cambridge.