It is one of the most iconic and unique images from the Second World War - Maori infantrymen bristling with warrior energy, mid-haka, in Egypt in 1941.
Most of Aotearoa New Zealand’s gumdigging took place in the swamps of Te Tai Tokerau, Northland. It was hard work for the mainly Māori or Dalmatian gumdiggers. Find out more, and explore our collections and curated resources.