The little solider boy from Tauranga who died in hell.
100 years ago today, New Zealand lost 842 soldiers during an ill-planned push to capture Passchendaele. It was the single worst loss of life in New Zealand's history. A Tauranga soldier's letters home from this hell-scape reveal a dark truth behind the 'glory' and ambition of many soldiers to see the world.
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
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Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
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Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲
I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?
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