Commemorating Armistice Day

11 November is Armistice Day

On this day in 1918, an armistice was signed by the Allies and Germany, signalling the end of the First World War. This disastrous war had seen New Zealand, with a population of 1.1 million in 1914, send 100,000 men and women abroad.

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Armistice Day

We will remember them. Join our Armistice Day memorial service as we remember all those who served and those who have given their lives in military service.

On this day that commemorates the signing of the WWI armistice, we will reflect on the sacrifices that were made in the hope of securing lasting peace.

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Achille Carlier

When New Zealand troops liberated the fortified town of Le Quesnoy on 4 November 1918, the elected mayor of Le Quesnoy was nowhere to be seen. The inhabitants of Le Quesnoy would have to wait for the Armistice to be able to see their mayor once again. So what had happened to Achille Carlier during the war?

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Bobby Newson

Robert Mervyn Clement Newson, best known as Bobby, is one of the most beloved people at Tāmaki Paenga Hira. Online Cenotaph's Madison Pine and Victoria Passau sat down with Bobby to discuss his time with the New Zealand Army in Vietnam, and his many other careers.

Bobby has played a large role in commemorations at the Museum, acting as kaumātua at Armistice Day events over recent years.

Robert Newson, stands at the Court of Honour, Anzac Day.

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Armistice Day and our collections

Taking effect in the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” in 1918, the armistice signed by the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France would bring the coming of peace. On that day, New Zealand had 58,129 troops in the field, while an additional 10,000 were under training in New Zealand.

Learn more about Armistice Day and view related objects in Collections Online.

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Commemorating Armistice Day

11 November is Armistice Day

On this day in 1918, an armistice was signed by the Allies and Germany, signalling the end of the First World War. This disastrous war had seen New Zealand, with a population of 1.1 million in 1914, send 100,000 men and women abroad.

Onsite commemoration

Armistice Day

Achille Carlier

A look back at previous commemorations

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Bobby Newson

Armistice Day and our collections

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