More than 80 years after the 28 Māori Battalion left for war, students marched on the same grounds at Waitangi. Future Māori leaders celebrated at Waitangi, as the Leadership Academy of A Company acknowledged their 10th intake on Saturday. SUPPLIED Over 700 people attend the event including veterans, the Minister for Defence Peeni Henare, Minister for Māori Crown Relations Kelvin Davis and Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson. SUPPLIED The young men of the Academy learn about the history of the 28 Māori Battalion. Over 700 people are to attend the event at Waitangi, including Minister for Defence Peeni Henare, Minister for Māori Crown Relations Kelvin Davis, and Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson.

Source: Stuff January 23, 2021 00:45 UTC