Telling the stories of B Company of the 28th Maori Battalion was the impetus of the book, AKE AKE KIA KAHA E - written by Military historian and author Sir Wira Gardiner. The book launch held earlier this month was attended by the descendants of the soldiers. Te Ahi Kaa features coverage of the event held at Te Papaiouru marae, Rotorua. Keynote speakers include Chairman of the B Company history trust Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Graham Vercoe, Dr Monty Soutar and Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick.
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