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After the Second World War the United States, along with their French and British allies, frequently tested nuclear weapons in the Pacific region.

News of the Armistice in Europe in November 1918 came swiftly to Rarotonga via its new wireless station.

An essential aim of state housing was to provide suburban homes for families, a place where children could grow up in safe and spacious surroundings, away from the dangers of the inner city. This guided state housing policy from the beginning.

When the Armistice was signed in November 1918, Pacific island troops in New Zealand service were stationed in a number of locations

For low-paid workers and beneficiaries, making ends meet has always been a constant struggle.  Life can be even tougher for those without a home of their own.

During the 1920s, the contribution of the Cook Islands and Niue to the war effort was recognised in a number of ways, especially official visits, the building of monuments and the presentation of ceremonial guns and honour boards.

The First World War opened the Pacific Islands to the world more than they ever had been before.

Unveiling of the soldiers’ memorial, Avarua, Rarotonga, 1926.

The establishment of a wireless station in Rarotonga in 1918 helped keep Pacific Islanders informed of events in the First World War

Somes Island (Matiu) quarantine station in Wellington Harbour at the end of the First World War

Returned Niue servicemen with Governor-General, Alofi Wharf, 1926.

Niue Islanders entertained by nurses in Auckland, 1916.

Arrival of memorial gun, Cook Islands, 1919.

Official visit of Sir James Allen, Minister of Defence, to Cook Islands, 1920.

Governor-General Sir Charles Fergusson inspects a guard of honour of returned Cook Island servicemen, 1926

Presentation of gifts to the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, Cook Islands, 1926.

This case study examines New Zealand's involvement in the nuclear debate of the 1970s and 1980s, culminating in a breakdown of the ANZUS alliance in 1985. With particular emphasis on French nuclear testing in the Pacific and the nuclear ships row, this case study will provide teachers with: Most of the activities can be completed with reference to the feature Nuclear Free New Zealand.

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Panorama of the Pacific Room door and select committee room corridor.