Charles Upham is probably New Zealand's most famous soldier. His actions in Crete in 1941 and Egypt in 1942 led to his becoming one of only three people – and the only combat soldier – ever to win the Victoria Cross twice.
Joe Hawke leads an occupation of Takaparawha (Bastion Point reserve), Auckland, to protest against the Crown's decision to sell land that Ngati Whatua maintained had been wrongly taken from them.
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